The word **成败** (chéng bài) is a compound noun formed by combining two opposing characters: **成**, meaning "success" or "to succeed," and **败**, meaning "failure" or "to fail." This structure, known as a **binome** or coordinated compound, is common in Chinese for creating abstract concepts by pairing antonyms. Together, they represent the dual possible outcomes of an endeavor, encapsulating the holistic idea of "success and failure" or, more broadly, the final **result** or **outcome** of any undertaking. This formation follows a pattern similar to words like 高低 (high and low) or 得失 (gain and loss), efficiently conveying a comprehensive spectrum within a single term.