sing3 syun3勝算胜算
Jyutpingsing3 syun3
Yalesing syun
Definition
Odds or probability of winning or succeeding.
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How it's used
Focuses on the calculated probability or strategic advantage one holds before an event concludes. It is frequently used in competitive contexts like sports, elections, or business negotiations to assess the likelihood of a favorable outcome. Unlike general words for luck, it implies a rational evaluation of the situation.
Examples
We have absolutely no chance of winning this match.
How much of a chance do you think he has of winning this time?
Related words
Common phrases
high chance of winning
not much of a chance of winning
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 贏面, which is also common but often implies a more intuitive sense of who is leading or likely to win. While they are often interchangeable, 勝算 sounds slightly more analytical or formal in its assessment of the odds.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
