取胜 qǔshèng to score a victory
to score a victory; to prevail over one's opponents
How to remember 取胜: 取 acquire + 胜 victory = to score a victory.
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How it is used
- 'To win / gain victory / prevail' - 以三比零取胜 (yǐ sān bǐ líng qǔshèng) to win 3-0, 出奇制胜 (win by a surprise move).
- Common in sports/competition. Often 以…取胜 = 'to win by means of...': 以速度取胜 (to win on speed).