Chinese
jíbài
Meaning: to defeat; to beat; to vanquish
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

擊敗
擊
敗
击败
击
败

Example sentences

The Han army eventually defeated the enemy army.
漢武帝時期,大將軍衛青曾多次率軍擊敗匈奴。
汉武帝时期,大将军卫青曾多次率军击败匈奴。
During the reign of Emperor Wu of Han, General Wei Qing led the army to defeat the Xiongnu many times.
僧侶用法術擊敗了邪惡的妖魔。
僧侣用法术击败了邪恶的妖魔。
The monk used magic to defeat the evil demon.
這次比賽中,那支無名的隊伍爆冷門擊敗了冠軍隊。
这次比赛中,那支无名的队伍爆冷门击败了冠军队。
In this competition, that nameless team caused an upset and defeated the champion team.

Usage Notes

To overcome an opponent in any kind of conflict or contest.

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