sing3 hyun3勝券胜券
Jyutpingsing3 hyun3
Yalesing hyun
Definition
A guarantee or ticket to victory, indicating a high confidence of winning.
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How it's used
Often used in the idiom 勝券在握, which describes a situation where success is guaranteed or highly probable. It carries a slightly formal or literary tone compared to everyday slang, making it common in sports commentary or business contexts. You will rarely hear it used outside of this specific four-character phrase.
Examples
They have already secured victory in this match.
Do you think they have victory in the bag?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal ticket, but it is a metaphorical concept representing the certainty of winning. Do not use it to refer to actual physical lottery tickets or event stubs.
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Grammar guides
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