sing3 fu6勝負胜负

Jyutpingsing3 fu6

Yalesing fuh

名詞Uncommon

Definition

Victory or defeat, success or failure, or a clear gap in ability that determines a winner.

victory or defeat; success or failure
a clear gap in ability or performance that decides a winner

neutralpeopledescriptions

How it's used

Focuses on the final outcome of a competition or a comparison of strength rather than the act of winning itself. It is frequently used in contexts where the result is still uncertain or when discussing the inevitable conclusion of a rivalry. Unlike Mandarin, where it might appear in more abstract philosophical discussions, Cantonese speakers use it primarily for sports, games, or direct personal competition.

Examples

le1呢coeng4場bei2比coi3賽zan1真hai6係naan4難fan1分sing3勝fu6負aa4呀。

It is really hard to tell who won or lost this match.

nei5你tung4同keoi5佢zi1之gaan1間ge3嘅sing3勝fu6負，kei4其sat6實jat1一zou2早ding6定zo2咗laa3喇。

The outcome between you and him was actually decided long ago.

Common phrases

bat1不fan1分sing3勝fu6負

to draw or tie

kyut3決ding6定sing3勝fu6負

to decide the outcome

Common mistake

Avoid using it as a verb. It is strictly a noun, so you cannot say someone is胜負-ing. Use 贏 or 輸 if you want to describe the action of winning or losing.