sing3 syun2勝選胜选
Jyutpingsing3 syun2
Yalesing syún
Definition
To win an election.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the outcome of a political contest rather than general victory. While it functions as a verb, it is often used in formal news reporting or political analysis rather than casual conversation. In everyday speech, people are more likely to use the simpler phrase 贏咗選舉.
Examples
He finally won the election this time.
Who do you think has the best chance of winning the election?
Related words
Common phrases
successfully win an election
chance of winning an election
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe winning a game or a competition, as it is strictly reserved for elections. For general winning, use 贏.
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