胜

勝

shèng

月 + 生

HSK 3.0Level 5

Frequency#743

Definitions

shèng (verb) to defeat; to beat; to overcome

shèng (noun) victory; success

shèng (verb) to surpass; to exceed; better than

shèng (adjective) beautiful; superb (of scenery or view)

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. ⺼ represents the meaning and 生 represents the sound. Simplified form of 勝.

Semantic: ⺼ Phonetic: 生

About

The traditional character "勝" incorporates the semantic component "力" denoting force and the phonetic component "朕", with its earliest applications centered on the capacity to bear or endure, a sense that later evolved to emphasize surpassing others and securing victory. The simplified form "胜" is constructed from the elements "月" and "生", and while this character originally signified a state of capability or a type of organic compound, it has since taken on the primary meanings of winning and excellence, aligning with the semantic trajectory of its traditional counterpart.

Etymology Hide

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

Traditional Modern

Simplified Modern

Example Sentences Hide

这场比赛我们胜利了。

Zhè chǎng bǐsài wǒmen shènglì le.

We won this match.

他在法庭上胜诉了。

Tā zài fǎtíng shàng shèngsù le.

He won the lawsuit in court.

这里是旅游胜地。

Zhèlǐ shì lǚyóu shèngdì.

This is a tourist attraction.

她胜任这项工作。

Tā shèngrèn zhè xiàng gōngzuò.

She is competent for this job.

胜算在我们这边。

Shèngsuàn zài wǒmen zhè biān.

The chance of victory is on our side.

这里的风景胜似图画。

Zhèlǐ de fēngjǐng shèngsì túhuà.

The scenery here is better than a painting.

他们队胜出了比赛。

Tāmen duì shèngchūle bǐsài.

Their team won the match.

战胜困难需要勇气。

Zhànshèng kùnnán xūyào yǒngqì.

Overcoming difficulties requires courage.

Related Characters

Component: 月

Component: 生

胜