Meaning
打败 means to defeat or beat someone in competition, battle, or conflict. The word combines 打 (to hit, to strike) with 败 (to be defeated, to lose), literally meaning 'to strike down to defeat.' It's commonly used in contexts ranging from sports and games to military battles and overcoming challenges.
Usage
打败 is a straightforward verb used in both formal and informal contexts. It takes a direct object (the person or thing being defeated). In sports commentary, news reports, and everyday conversation, it's the standard way to express victory over an opponent. It can also be used metaphorically to talk about overcoming difficulties or challenges.
Examples
- 01我们队在决赛中打败了对手。.Our team defeated the opponent in the final.
- 02他终于打败了自己的恐惧。.He finally overcame his fear.
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Common collocations
- 打败对手to defeat an opponent
- 被打败to be defeated
- 打败敌人to defeat the enemy
Antonyms
Origin
The compound combines the action verb 打 (to strike) with the result 败 (defeat), creating a resultative compound verb that emphasizes the action leading to defeat.