syu1 jeng4輸贏输赢
Jyutpingsyu1 jeng4
Yalesyū yèhng
Definition
Victory or defeat; the outcome of winning or losing in a game or competition.
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How it's used
Focuses on the abstract concept of the result rather than the act of winning or losing itself. It is frequently used in contexts where someone is being overly competitive or obsessed with the final score. You will often hear it used to downplay the significance of a game or a minor conflict.
Examples
It is just a game, no need to take winning or losing so seriously.
Do you think the outcome of this competition is important?
Related words
Common phrases
to care about winning or losing
regardless of the outcome
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe the act of winning or losing a specific game; use 贏咗 or 輸咗 for those actions. This term refers specifically to the outcome or the state of competition.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
