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胜出 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
胜出shèngchūto come out on top; to win (in an election, contest etc); successHSK 7, v, 14 strokes, rank #26526, Very Hard
shèngchū(sheng4chu1) T4
  1. 1to come out on top
  2. 2to win (in an election, contest etc)
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March 24, 2026

胜出shèngchū(sheng4chu1)

胜出 (shèng chū) means to win out or to emerge victorious in a competition or contest. It is commonly used in contexts involving competitions, challenges, or comparisons where one party comes out as the winner. The term implies not just winning, but doing so distinctly or notably.

Strokes14Frequency#26526DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, competition is often emphasized in academic and professional settings, making terms like 胜出 particularly relevant. The concept of winning out is associated with not only personal achievement but also collective pride in family and community.

Memory Tip

Imagine a race where a runner (胜) stands at the finish line, arms raised in victory, symbolizing 'to win' (胜). The character 出 looks like an arrow pointing outward, which can remind you of 'emerging' from the competition. Together, envision a scenario where this runner 'wins out' against others.

Meanings of 胜出

shèngchū(sheng4chu1)
1to come out on top
2to win (in an election, contest etc)
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胜出Simplified
14Strokes
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

胜利 (shènglì) vs 胜出 (shèngchū) — use 胜出 when emphasizing the act of winning out distinctly in a competition, while 胜利 focuses more on the overall victory.

Usage Notes

Be cautious of using 胜出 in informal contexts; it is more suited to formal situations or written language. Common collocations include 胜出比赛 (to win a competition) or 胜出于 (to win out over). Remember to use the correct tone; the pronunciation is shèng chū, with the first character in the fourth tone and the second in the first tone.

HSK Study Tips

Though not explicitly listed in HSK levels, 胜出 can be linked to HSK Level 4 vocabulary that deals with competition and success. Students should focus on contextual usage in sentences, as well as recognizing related terms like 胜利 (victory) and 竞争 (competition).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 胜出 with 胜利, thinking they are interchangeable. For example, saying '我胜出比赛' (I won the competition) is correct, but '我胜利比赛' is incorrect; it should be '我赢得比赛' (I won the competition).

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Component Characters

胜shèngvictory
HSK 59 strokes⺼
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出chūto go out
HSK 25 strokes凵
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How to say to come out on top in Chinese

“to come out on top” in Chinese is胜出shèngchū

胜出 (shèng chū) means to win out or to emerge victorious in a competition or contest. It is commonly used in contexts involving competitions, challenges, or comparisons where one party comes out as the winner. The term implies not just winning, but doing so distinctly or notably.

When to use 胜出

Be cautious of using 胜出 in informal contexts; it is more suited to formal situations or written language. Common collocations include 胜出比赛 (to win a competition) or 胜出于 (to win out over). Remember to use the correct tone; the pronunciation is shèng chū, with the first character in the fourth tone and the second in the first tone.

胜出 or something close to it

胜利 (shènglì) vs 胜出 (shèngchū) — use 胜出 when emphasizing the act of winning out distinctly in a competition, while 胜利 focuses more on the overall victory.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 胜出 with 胜利, thinking they are interchangeable. For example, saying '我胜出比赛' (I won the competition) is correct, but '我胜利比赛' is incorrect; it should be '我赢得比赛' (I won the competition).

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Frequently Asked Questions about 胜出

You can say '他在比赛中胜出' which means 'He won out in the competition.'

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