Chinese
zhànshèng
Meaning: to defeat; to overcome; to prevail over
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

戰勝
戰
勝
战胜
战
胜

Example sentences

We must overcome difficulties.
他憑著頑強的意志力,最終戰勝了病魔。
他凭著顽强的意志力,最终战胜了病魔。
With his tenacious willpower, he finally overcame the disease.
人們相信正義的力量終究會戰勝邪惡。
人们相信正义的力量终究会战胜邪恶。
People believe that the power of justice will eventually triumph over evil.
我深信正義終究戰勝邪惡。
我深信正义终究战胜邪恶。
I firmly believe that justice will eventually triumph over evil.
她以堅定的意志戰勝了病魔,恢復了健康。
她以坚定的意志战胜了病魔,恢复了健康。
With a firm will, she triumphed over the disease and regained her health.

Usage Notes

Means to achieve victory over an enemy, competitor, or difficult situation.

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