Meanings of 打败
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击败 (jībài) - use 打败 when emphasizing a decisive victory or show of strength, while 击败 can imply simply defeating someone without the same connotation of decisiveness.
Be mindful of the contexts in which you use 打败; it is often used in competitive settings rather than in everyday disputes. Avoid using it in overly formal situations, as it can sound too aggressive. Typical collocations include 打败敌人 (defeat the enemy) and 打败对手 (defeat the opponent).
打败 is a useful verb for HSK Level 3 learners as it connects with other action verbs like 打 (to hit) and 胜 (to win). Focus on using it in sentences where you describe competitions or challenges to strengthen your vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 打败 with 赢 (to win), using them interchangeably; for example, saying '我打败了比赛' (I defeated the match) instead of '我赢得了比赛' (I won the match). Make sure to use 打败 specifically for defeating opponents.
Pronunciation of 打败
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How to say to defeat in Chinese
“to defeat” in Chinese is打败
打败 means to defeat or overpower an opponent, often used in competitive contexts such as sports, games, or debates. It implies not just winning, but doing so decisively, showcasing strength or skill over the other party.
When to use 打败
Be mindful of the contexts in which you use 打败; it is often used in competitive settings rather than in everyday disputes. Avoid using it in overly formal situations, as it can sound too aggressive. Typical collocations include 打败敌人 (defeat the enemy) and 打败对手 (defeat the opponent).
打败 or something close to it
击败 (jībài) - use 打败 when emphasizing a decisive victory or show of strength, while 击败 can imply simply defeating someone without the same connotation of decisiveness.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 打败 with 赢 (to win), using them interchangeably; for example, saying '我打败了比赛' (I defeated the match) instead of '我赢得了比赛' (I won the match). Make sure to use 打败 specifically for defeating opponents.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 打败
Generally, 打败 is reserved for competitive contexts; use 败 alone for more neutral situations.
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