Definition
胜出 (shèngchū) means 'to come out on top' in a competition or election, emphasizing the act of emerging as the winner from a field of contenders. It is more specific than 胜利 (shènglì 'to be victorious'), which can be used for battles, sports, or abstract achievements; 胜出 is strictly about outranking others in a contest. 取胜 (qǔshèng) is a near-synonym but is more formal and often used in strategic or military contexts.
verb
to come out on topto win (in a competition, election, etc.)
Easily confused
- 牲畜shēng chùsound-alikelivestock, domesticated animals
Examples
- ，胜出。Zhè cì xuǎnjǔ zhōng, tā zuìzhōng shèng chū le.He ultimately came out on top in this election.
- 胜出。Zhǐyǒu zuì yōuxiù de xuǎnshǒu cáinéng shèng chū.Only the most outstanding contestants can win.
- ，胜出。Jīngguò sān lún bǐsài, hóng duì shèng chū.After three rounds of competition, the red team came out on top.
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