HSK 4, v, 17 strokes, radical 贝, rank #410, Medium
赢
yíng
to win
HSK 4, v, 17 strokes, radical 贝, rank #410, Medium
赢
yíng
to profit
HSK 4, v, 17 strokes, radical 贝, rank #410, Medium
赢
yíng
to win, to gain; surplus, profit
HSK 4, v, 17 strokes, radical 贝, rank #410, Medium
yíng(ying2) T2
1to beat
2to win
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March 24, 2026
赢(贏)yíng(ying2)
The character 赢 (yíng) means 'to win' or 'to beat' and is commonly used in contexts such as competitions, games, or financial success. It implies not only victory but also gaining something, whether it's a prize, profit, or advantage. The nuance can extend to winning in arguments or negotiations as well.
Strokes17Radical贝Frequency#410DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, winning is often associated with honor and respect, making the concept of '赢' significant in both personal and professional realms. For example, winning a game during the Lunar New Year festivities is believed to bring good luck for the year ahead.
Memory Tip
Imagine a winner holding a golden trophy that shines with the character '赢' inscribed on it. The '赢' looks like a person holding a trophy above their head, celebrating their victory. Remember 'yíng' by linking the 'y' with 'you' winning something precious.
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AI Study Notes for 赢
Quick Contrast
输 (shū) vs 胜 (shèng) — choose 赢 (yíng) when emphasizing gaining a prize or advantage, while 胜 (shèng) focuses solely on victory without the implication of gaining something.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a winner holding a golden trophy that shines with the character '赢' inscribed on it. The '赢' looks like a person holding a trophy above their head, celebrating their victory. Remember 'yíng' by linking the 'y' with 'you' winning something precious.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing '赢' with '赢得' (yíngdé), which specifically means 'to win something' as an achievement. In informal settings, '赢' can simply imply winning a game, while in business contexts, it often refers to making a profit. Pay attention to the tones; incorrect pronunciation can change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, '赢' connects with other verbs of achievement and success, such as '得' (dé) which means to obtain. Students should focus on practicing sentence structures where '赢' is used, especially in competitive or financial contexts.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, winning is often associated with honor and respect, making the concept of '赢' significant in both personal and professional realms. For example, winning a game during the Lunar New Year festivities is believed to bring good luck for the year ahead.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse '赢' when they should use '赢得' to indicate winning an award or competition. For example, saying '我赢了比赛' (I won the competition) is correct, but saying '我赢得了比赛' is more precise and formal.
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Grammar Patterns of 赢
赢 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The patterns below break down its most common sentence frames, with example sentences and practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) for each one.
After a five-hour negotiation, they ultimately beat them to secure the contract.
vto win2
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我们的团队在比赛中赢了对手。
Wǒmen de tuánduì zài bǐsài zhōng yíng le duìshǒu.
Our team won against the opponents in the match.
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他通过努力学习赢得了奖学金。
Tā tōngguò nǔlì xuéxí yíngdé le jiǎngxuéjīn.
He won the scholarship through hard work.
Cultural Notes for 赢
💡Did you know?
The character '赢' is often associated with success and victory in Chinese culture. Winning is highly valued in competitions, from sports to exams. In many ways, it reflects the spirit of striving for excellence.
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, winning is often associated with honor and respect, making the concept of '赢' significant in both personal and professional realms. For example, winning a game during the Lunar New Year festivities is believed to bring good luck for the year ahead.
Word Family of 赢
Words Containing This Character6
赢yíngto beat贏
赢得yíngdéto win贏得
赢利gain贏利
赢家yíngjiāwinner贏家
输赢win or loss輸贏
赢余surplus贏餘
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Compound Meaning
What does 赢 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 赢
赢 (yíng) means 'to win' while 输 (shū) means 'to lose' in Chinese. These terms are often used in the context of games or competitions. Understanding the contrast between these two words can help learners express victory or defeat more effectively.
Yes, 赢 (yíng) can be used in business contexts to refer to making a profit. For example, '我们的投资赢得了收益' (Wǒmen de tóuzī yíngdéle shōuyì) translates to 'Our investment yielded profits.' It's important to understand its applications in both competitive and financial scenarios.
赢 (yíng) means 'to win' or 'to beat' in Chinese. It can also imply making a profit in a financial context. The character is commonly used in various phrases related to competition or success.
You can use 赢 (yíng) in a sentence like '我赢了比赛' (Wǒ yíngle bǐsài), which means 'I won the competition.' It can also be used in contexts related to profit, such as '这家公司赚了很多钱' (Zhè jiā gōngsī zhuànle hěnduō qián) meaning 'This company made a lot of money.'
Phrases like '赢得比赛' (to win a competition) or '赢了' (won) are frequently used in everyday conversations.
Yes, '赢' can also refer to gaining advantages or profits in business, such as '赢利' (profit).
Yes, while both can mean to win, '胜' is more formal and often used in contexts like military victory or formal competitions.
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