sing1 lei6勝利胜利
Jyutpingsing1 lei6
Yalesīng leih
Definition
Victory; triumph; to win, succeed, or defeat an opponent.
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How it's used
While 勝利 is used in formal contexts like sports or politics, it sounds slightly grand or dramatic in casual daily conversation. For everyday success or winning a game, people often prefer using 贏 or 攞冠軍. Using 勝利 in a very mundane situation, such as winning a simple board game, can sound overly serious or even sarcastic.
Examples
They finally achieved victory this time.
Which team do you think will get the final victory?
Related words
Common phrases
the fruits of victory
to achieve victory
Common mistake
Learners often use 勝利 as a verb, but it is strictly a noun in Cantonese. You cannot say 我勝利咗 to mean I won; instead, use the verb 贏 and say 我贏咗.
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Grammar guides
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