胜
过

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The word "胜过" is formed by combining the character "胜", meaning to win or surpass, with "过", meaning to pass or exceed. Together, they create a compound verb where "胜" conveys the notion of victory or superiority, and "过" intensifies the sense of going beyond, resulting in the meaning "to surpass" or "to be better than".

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这次比赛，他胜过了我。

Zhè cì bǐsài, tā shèngguòle wǒ.

In this competition, he surpassed me.

我认为健康胜过财富。

Wǒ rènwéi jiànkāng shèngguò cáifù.

I believe health is better than wealth.

她的歌声胜过许多专业歌手。

Tā de gēshēng shèngguò xǔduō zhuānyè gēshǒu.

Her singing voice surpasses that of many professional singers.

持续练习胜过偶尔努力。

Chíxù liànxí shèngguò ǒu'ěr nǔlì.

Consistent practice is better than occasional effort.

在逆境中保持乐观胜过一切财富。

Zài nìjìng zhōng bǎochí lèguān shèngguò yīqiè cáifù.

Maintaining optimism in adversity surpasses all wealth.

Word Definition - 胜过

shèng guò to excel; to surpass

Individual Character Details

胜 shèng
过 guō, guò, guo