verb HSK 5
to conquer · to subdue · to overcome
Meaning
征服 means to conquer or overcome something through force, effort, or skill. It can refer to military conquest of territories, overcoming challenges or difficulties, or winning someone's heart or admiration. The word combines 征 (to go on an expedition) and 服 (to submit/subdue).
Usage
Used in both literal contexts (conquering lands, enemies) and figurative contexts (conquering fears, challenges, or winning someone over). Common in formal writing, news, and literature. Often appears with objects like 世界 (world), 困难 (difficulties), 高峰 (peaks), or 人心 (people's hearts).
Examples
- 01他用他的才华征服了所有的观众。.He conquered all the audience with his talent.
- 02登山队成功征服了这座高峰。.The mountaineering team successfully conquered this peak.
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Common collocations
- 征服世界to conquer the world
- 征服困难to overcome difficulties
- 征服人心to win people's hearts
- 征服者conqueror
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines征 (征伐, military expedition) with 服 (使服从, to make submit), creating the meaning of forcing submission through military or other means.