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The word 克服 is formed by combining the character 克, meaning "to overcome" or "subdue", with 服, meaning "to submit" or "yield". Their semantic merger results in a compound meaning "to overcome" or "conquer", as in overcoming a challenge, where 克 acts upon 服 to convey mastery or resolution.

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我们必须克服困难。

Wǒmen bìxū kèfú kùnnán.

We must overcome difficulties.

他努力克服了恐惧。

Tā nǔlì kèfú le kǒngjù.

He worked hard to overcome fear.

克服懒惰是成功的第一步。

Kèfú lǎnduò shì chénggōng de dì yī bù.

Overcoming laziness is the first step to success.

只要你有信心，就能克服任何挑战。

Zhǐyào nǐ yǒu xìnxīn, jiù néng kèfú rènhé tiǎozhàn.

As long as you have confidence, you can overcome any challenge.

在漫长的人生旅途中，我们需要不断克服内心的弱点。

Zài màncháng de rénshēng lǚtú zhōng, wǒmen xūyào bùduàn kèfú nèixīn de ruòdiǎn.

In the long journey of life, we need to constantly overcome our inner weaknesses.

Word Definition - 克服

kè fú (try to) overcome (hardships etc); to conquer; to put up with; to endure

Individual Character Details

克 kè, kè, kè, kè, kè
服 fú, fù