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The Chinese word **输赢** (shūyíng) is a **compound word formed by combining two antonyms**—输 (shū, "to lose") and 赢 (yíng, "to win")—into a single term that expresses the **broader, overarching concept of "outcome" or "result"** (as in "the final score" or "who won and who lost"). This follows a common pattern in Chinese morphology where two opposite or contrasting characters are paired to create a new, abstract noun that encompasses the whole spectrum or the essential nature of a competitive situation, effectively meaning "victory and defeat" collectively.

Word Definition - 输赢

shū yíng win or loss; outcome

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