打败
How to Understand
打败 means 'to defeat' or 'to overcome' in English. It is commonly used to describe winning a competition, outperforming an opponent, or succeeding against challenges.
The character 打 (dǎ) originally meant 'to strike' or 'to hit,' and it often conveys action or effort. 败 (bài) means 'defeat' or 'loss,' typically used in the context of failure or being overcome. Together, 打败 suggests actively overcoming an opponent or challenge through effort or strategy.
打败 is widely used in sports, business, and daily conversations. For example, it can be used to describe defeating an opponent in a game or overcoming a difficult situation. It's also found in idioms like “百战百胜” (bǎi zhàn bǎi shèng), meaning 'never lose a battle,' which highlights the cultural value placed on perseverance and victory.