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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
赢家yíngjiāwinnerHSK 7, unknown, 27 strokes, Very Hard
yíngjiā(ying2jia1)ying jia T2
  1. 1winner
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March 24, 2026

赢家(贏家)yíngjiā(ying2jia1)

赢家 (yīngjiā) refers to a person or group that has achieved victory or success, particularly in competitions or contests. This term is commonly used in contexts such as sports, business competitions, and games, emphasizing the notion of triumph and achievement.

Strokes27DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, being a 赢家 is highly valued, reflecting the importance of success in various fields such as business and academics. The concept of winning is often tied to societal respect and personal honor.

Memory tip

Think of 赢家 as 'ying' sounding like 'win' in English, and 'jia' resembling 'ja' in Japanese, which is often used in contexts of winning. Picture a trophy being lifted high by a joyful winner, symbolizing success and recognition.

Meanings of 赢家

yíngjiā(ying2jia1)
1winner
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About 赢家

赢家Simplified
贏家Traditional
27Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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胜利者 (shènglìzhě) — use 赢家 (yíngjiā) when emphasizing the aspect of winning in competitions, while 胜利者 (shènglìzhě) focuses more on the concept of victory itself.

Usage Notes

Be cautious of the context in which you use 赢家, as it can imply a competitive situation. It's often used in a more formal context, so avoid using it casually. Common collocations include '赢家的策略' (the winner's strategy) and '成为赢家' (to become a winner).

HSK Study Tips

While 赢家 is not an HSK word, it connects well with other HSK vocabulary related to competition and success, such as 胜利 (shènglì, victory) and 竞争 (jìngzhēng, competition). Focus on understanding its usage in competitive contexts to enhance your vocabulary at this level.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 赢家 with 胜利者 (shènglìzhě), which also means 'winner' but is more formal. For example, saying '他是一个胜利者' (tā shì yīgè shènglìzhě) sounds overly formal in casual conversation compared to using 赢家.

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How to say winner in Chinese

“winner” in Chinese is赢家yíngjiā

赢家 (yīngjiā) refers to a person or group that has achieved victory or success, particularly in competitions or contests. This term is commonly used in contexts such as sports, business competitions, and games, emphasizing the notion of triumph and achievement.

When to use 赢家

Be cautious of the context in which you use 赢家, as it can imply a competitive situation. It's often used in a more formal context, so avoid using it casually. Common collocations include '赢家的策略' (the winner's strategy) and '成为赢家' (to become a winner).

赢家 or something close to it

胜利者 (shènglìzhě) — use 赢家 (yíngjiā) when emphasizing the aspect of winning in competitions, while 胜利者 (shènglìzhě) focuses more on the concept of victory itself.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 赢家 with 胜利者 (shènglìzhě), which also means 'winner' but is more formal. For example, saying '他是一个胜利者' (tā shì yīgè shènglìzhě) sounds overly formal in casual conversation compared to using 赢家.

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