sing3 bat1 giu1 ，baai6 bat1 neoi5勝不驕，敗不餒胜不骄，败不馁
Jyutpingsing3 bat1 giu1 ，baai6 bat1 neoi5
Yalesing bāt gīu ，baaih bāt néuih
Definition
Not conceited in victory, nor discouraged by defeat; handling success and failure with equanimity.
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How it's used
This phrase is a classical idiom often used in formal or serious contexts to describe a person's character or sportsmanship. While it originates from literary Chinese, it is frequently used in spoken Cantonese when discussing personal growth, competition, or leadership qualities. It carries a sense of moral maturity and emotional stability.
Examples
He is humble in success and resilient in failure, which is worth us learning from.
Your attitude of not being arrogant in success nor discouraged by failure is truly rare.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
