sing3 ceot1勝出胜出
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Yalesing chēut
Definition
To win, gain a victory, or defeat one's rival.
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How it's used
Use this term primarily in competitive contexts like sports, elections, or formal games. It carries a slightly more formal tone than the common verb 贏, which is used for everything from winning a bet to winning a game. While 贏 is versatile and can take an object directly, such as 贏咗場波, 勝出 often functions as an intransitive verb describing the act of emerging victorious.
Examples
Their team finally won.
Who do you think will win this competition?
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Common mistake
Avoid using 勝出 with an object directly like 贏. You cannot say 勝出比賽, as it sounds unnatural; instead, use the prepositional structure 勝出呢場比賽 or simply use 贏 if you want to name the competition immediately after the verb.
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Grammar guides
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