征服 zhēngfú to conquer
to conquer; to subdue; to vanquish
How to remember 征服: 征 to summon + 服 clothes = to conquer.
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How it is used
- To conquer or win over - literal and figurative - 征服敌人 (zhēngfú dírén) to vanquish the enemy; 他的表演征服了观众 (tā de biǎoyǎn zhēngfú le guānzhòng) his performance won the audience over.
- Beyond warfare, common for overcoming nature (征服高峰 conquer a peak) or captivating people.
- Strong, vivid verb; the figurative 'won over' sense is very frequent.