When someone is 好胜 (hàoshèng), it means they are very competitive. They really want to win and don't like to lose.
For example, maybe your friend loves playing games and always tries their best to be number one. That friend is 好胜!
It's about having a strong desire to be better than others or to succeed in a competition.
It’s often used to describe someone's personality, showing they have a winning spirit.
When someone is 好胜 (hào shèng), it means they are very competitive. They have a strong desire to win and be better than others.
You can use 好胜 to describe a person's personality or an attitude they have when doing something.
For example, a student who always wants to get the highest score in class is 好胜.
Someone who gets upset when they lose a game is also showing a 好胜 personality.
When we describe someone who is competitive, who really likes to win, we say they are 好胜 (hàoshèng).
You'll often hear this used to describe athletes or people in competitive professions.
It implies a strong desire to be the best and can be a positive trait, driving success.
However, it can also be seen negatively if someone is too competitive, to the point of being a poor sport.
When we describe someone as 好胜 (hào shèng), it means they are competitive. This word captures the essence of someone who is eager to win, often pushing themselves to be the best. It's a useful term for describing people in various contexts, from sports to academics or even everyday challenges. Understanding 好胜 helps you recognize this common personality trait in Chinese conversations and media.
好胜 30 सेकंड में
- Describes someone who really wants to win.
- You can use it for people who are very competitive.
- Often seen in sports, games, or work environments.
§ Basic Usage: 好胜 as an Adjective
The most common way to use 好胜 (hàoshèng) is as an adjective describing someone's personality. It directly means 'competitive' or 'eager to win'. You can place it before a noun, or after a verb like '很' (hěn - very) or '是' (shì - is).
- Definition
- competitive (eager to win)
她是一个好胜的女孩。
Translation hint: She is a competitive girl.
他很好胜，不喜欢输。
Translation hint: He is very competitive, he doesn't like to lose.
§ 好胜心 (hàoshèngxīn) – The Competitive Spirit
You'll often hear 好胜 used with 心 (xīn - heart/mind) to form 好胜心 (hàoshèngxīn), which means 'competitive spirit' or 'desire to win'. This is a noun.
- Definition
- competitive spirit; desire to win (noun)
他有很强的好胜心。
Translation hint: He has a very strong competitive spirit.
别小看她的好胜心。
Translation hint: Don't underestimate her desire to win.
§ Expressing Competitiveness in Actions
While 好胜 describes a person, you can also describe actions or attitudes that show competitiveness. You can use 好胜 directly or in combination with other words.
变得好胜 (biànde hàoshèng) – to become competitive
自从他开始玩这个游戏，他就变得好胜了。
Translation hint: Since he started playing this game, he has become competitive.
因为好胜 (yīnwèi hàoshèng) – because of being competitive
因为好胜，他总是努力做到最好。
Translation hint: Because of being competitive, he always tries his best.
§ Common Phrases and Nuances
好胜 can sometimes have a slightly negative connotation, implying someone is *too* eager to win or doesn't take losing well. However, it can also be seen as a positive trait, indicating determination.
不服输 (bùfúshū) – unwilling to admit defeat
This phrase is very close in meaning and often used alongside 好胜. It emphasizes the unwillingness to give up.
她从小就很好胜，也特别不服输。
Translation hint: She has been very competitive since she was a child, and also particularly unwilling to admit defeat.
输赢 (shūyíng) – win or lose
People who are 好胜 often care a lot about 输赢.
他对输赢看得很重。
Translation hint: He takes winning or losing very seriously (because he's competitive).
By understanding these common ways to use 好胜, you'll be able to talk about competitive people and their attitudes much more naturally in Chinese. Keep practicing!
रोचक तथ्य
The character 好 (hǎo) is a versatile character in Chinese, acting as an adjective ('good'), an adverb ('very'), or a verb ('to like'). In 好胜, it takes on the meaning of 'to like' or 'to be fond of'.
उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका
- hào as 'hao' (like 'how')
- shèng as 'sheng' (like 'sung')
कठिनाई स्तर
Two common characters, easy to recognize.
Both characters are relatively simple to write.
Pronunciation is straightforward.
Clear pronunciation, easy to distinguish.
आगे क्या सीखें
पूर्वापेक्षाएँ
आगे सीखें
उन्नत
ज़रूरी व्याकरण
Can be used as an adjective to describe a person's personality.
他是一个很**好胜**的人。 (He is a very competitive person.)
Often appears in the structure '很 + 好胜' or '比较 + 好胜' to indicate a degree of competitiveness.
她从小就比较**好胜**。 (She has been relatively competitive since she was little.)
Can be followed by '心' (xīn) to form '好胜心', meaning 'a competitive spirit'.
他有很强的**好胜心**。 (He has a very strong competitive spirit.)
Can be used with verbs like '表现出' (biǎoxiàn chū, to show/display) to describe someone displaying competitiveness.
在比赛中，他表现出强烈的**好胜**。 (In the competition, he showed strong competitiveness.)
Can be used in a negative or positive context, depending on the speaker's perspective. It's often neutral to slightly positive, implying a desire for excellence.
她的**好胜**让她不断进步。 (Her competitiveness makes her constantly improve.)
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
她很喜欢赢，她很“好胜”。
She likes to win very much, she is very competitive.
我的弟弟很“好胜”，每次玩游戏都想赢。
My younger brother is very competitive; he wants to win every time we play games.
他是一个很“好胜”的人，不喜欢输。
He is a very competitive person; he doesn't like to lose.
因为“好胜”，她努力学习。
Because she is competitive, she studies hard.
这个孩子太“好胜”了，输了会哭。
This child is too competitive; he cries when he loses.
“好胜”不是坏事，但要控制。
Being competitive is not a bad thing, but you need to control it.
我有点“好胜”，喜欢挑战自己。
I am a bit competitive; I like to challenge myself.
他很“好胜”，所以他经常练习。
He is very competitive, so he practices often.
她很努力，因为她很爱面子，也很要强，从来都不服输。
She works very hard because she cares a lot about her reputation, is also very competitive, and never admits defeat.
我的弟弟很爱玩游戏，他非常好胜。
My younger brother loves to play games; he's very competitive.
他个性好胜，所以总是想做得比别人更好。
He has a competitive personality, so he always wants to do better than others.
小明太好胜了，输了比赛就不开心。
Xiao Ming is too competitive; he gets unhappy when he loses a game.
这个孩子从小就好胜，总是争取第一名。
This child has been competitive since childhood, always striving for first place.
因为好胜心太强，她给自己带来了很多压力。
Because of her strong competitive spirit, she put a lot of pressure on herself.
我们班的同学都很努力，特别是小红，她很要强。
Our classmates are all very hardworking, especially Xiao Hong; she is very competitive.
虽然他好胜，但他也是个很公平的运动员。
Although he is competitive, he is also a very fair athlete.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Imagine a **hǎo** (good) student who **shèng** (wins) every competition. They are very competitive!
दृश्य संबंध
Picture a person with a medal around their neck, beaming with pride after winning a race. They have a determined, 'I want to win' look on their face. This image represents being 好胜 (hàoshèng).
Word Web
चैलेंज
Describe a time when you or someone you know was 好胜. For example: 他是一个很**好胜**的人，总是想在任何比赛中赢过别人。(He is a very competitive person, always wanting to win against others in any competition.)
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
From 好 (hǎo, 'to like, to be fond of') + 胜 (shèng, 'to win, to be victorious').
मूल अर्थ: Fond of winning.
Sino-Tibetan, Sinitic, Mandarinसांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
People who are 好胜 are often admired for their drive and determination, especially in academic or professional settings. However, being too 好胜 can sometimes be seen as a negative trait if it leads to arrogance or an inability to accept defeat gracefully. There's a fine line between healthy competitiveness and being overly aggressive.
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她喜欢比赛，因为她很___。
The sentence means 'She likes competitions because she is very competitive.' '好胜' (hào shèng) means competitive.
小明玩游戏很___，总想赢。
The sentence means 'Xiao Ming is very competitive when playing games, always wanting to win.' '好胜' (hào shèng) fits the meaning.
我的朋友很___，做什么都想第一名。
The sentence means 'My friend is very competitive, always wanting to be first in everything.' '好胜' (hào shèng) is the correct word here.
她不喜欢输，因为她有点儿___。
The sentence means 'She doesn't like to lose because she is a bit competitive.' '好胜' (hào shèng) means competitive.
别太___，我们只是玩玩。
The sentence means 'Don't be too competitive, we are just playing.' '好胜' (hào shèng) fits the context.
他非常___，每次比赛都全力以赴。
The sentence means 'He is very competitive, always giving his best in every competition.' '好胜' (hào shèng) is the correct choice.
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你好吗？
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我很好。
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Write a short sentence about someone who always wants to win.
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他很喜欢赢，他是一个好胜的人。 (He really likes to win, he is a competitive person.)
Describe someone you know who is competitive. Use '好胜'.
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我的朋友很 好胜，她打游戏的时候总是想赢。 (My friend is very competitive, she always wants to win when playing games.)
Complete the sentence: 因为他很___，所以他很努力学习。 (Because he is very ___, so he studies very hard.)
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因为他很 好胜，所以他很努力学习。 (Because he is very competitive, so he studies very hard.)
小明为什么不喜欢输？ (Why doesn't Xiaoming like to lose?)
Read this passage:
小明喜欢玩游戏，他每次都想赢。他不喜欢输。所以，他是一个好胜的孩子。
小明为什么不喜欢输？ (Why doesn't Xiaoming like to lose?)
文章中说小明每次都想赢，所以他好胜。 (The passage says Xiaoming wants to win every time, so he is competitive.)
文章中说小明每次都想赢，所以他好胜。 (The passage says Xiaoming wants to win every time, so he is competitive.)
丽丽为什么跑得很快？ (Why does Lili run fast?)
Read this passage:
丽丽和她的朋友一起跑步。丽丽跑得很快，因为她想第一个到达终点。她的朋友说：“丽丽真是好胜！”
丽丽为什么跑得很快？ (Why does Lili run fast?)
文章中提到丽丽想第一个到达终点，说明她想赢。 (The passage mentions Lili wants to be the first to reach the finish line, indicating she wants to win.)
文章中提到丽丽想第一个到达终点，说明她想赢。 (The passage mentions Lili wants to be the first to reach the finish line, indicating she wants to win.)
哥哥为什么努力学习？ (Why does older brother study hard?)
Read this passage:
我的哥哥学习很好，他总是考第一名。他告诉我，他是一个很“好胜”的人，所以他很努力。
哥哥为什么努力学习？ (Why does older brother study hard?)
文章中哥哥自己说因为他好胜，所以他很努力。 (In the passage, the older brother himself says he studies hard because he is competitive.)
文章中哥哥自己说因为他好胜，所以他很努力。 (In the passage, the older brother himself says he studies hard because he is competitive.)
This sentence means 'She is a competitive student.' The structure is 'Subject + 是 (is) + Quantifier + Adjective + Noun.'
This sentence means 'He is very competitive and likes to win.' '很 (very)' modifies '好胜 (competitive)', and '喜欢 (like)' is followed by '赢 (win)'.
This sentence means 'Don't be too competitive, friends will get angry.' '不要 (don't)' is a negative command, '太 (too)' modifies '好胜 (competitive)', and '会 (will)' indicates a future action.
她很___，不喜欢输。
The sentence means 'She is very competitive and doesn't like to lose.' '好胜' (hàoshèng) means competitive.
我的弟弟特别___，玩游戏总是想赢。
The sentence means 'My younger brother is particularly competitive; he always wants to win when playing games.' '好胜' fits the context.
运动员都需要有___的精神。
The sentence means 'Athletes all need to have a competitive spirit.' '好胜' describes this spirit.
她从小就很___，学习总是争第一。
The sentence means 'She has been very competitive since she was a child, always striving to be first in her studies.' '好胜' (hàoshèng) means competitive.
虽然他很___，但他输了也会很快调整心态。
The sentence means 'Although he is very competitive, he can quickly adjust his mindset even if he loses.' '好胜' fits the meaning.
老板说，公司需要更多___的员工。
The sentence means 'The boss said the company needs more competitive employees.' '好胜' (hàoshèng) means competitive.
Listen for how '好胜' is used to describe someone's personality.
Listen to understand why she doesn't like to lose.
Listen for the reason why the friend always wants to win games.
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他是一个 好胜心很强的人。
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你觉得 好胜是优点还是缺点？
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Read this aloud:
因为他很 好胜，所以他努力学习。
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Write a sentence describing someone who is very competitive in sports.
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他很喜欢运动，因为他是一个好胜的人，总是想赢。
Imagine you have a competitive friend. Write a short message to them encouraging them to do their best in a competition, using '好胜'.
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我知道你很努力，也很是好胜。加油！希望你在比赛中取得好成绩。
Write a sentence about why someone might not like to play games with a very competitive person.
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他太好胜了，所以我不喜欢和他一起玩游戏。
小明为什么玩游戏很认真？
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小明很喜欢玩游戏。每次玩游戏，他都非常认真，因为他是一个好胜的人。他总是想赢，不喜欢输。
小明为什么玩游戏很认真？
文章中提到，小明玩游戏认真是因为他是一个好胜的人。
文章中提到，小明玩游戏认真是因为他是一个好胜的人。
妹妹为什么希望考第一名？
Read this passage:
我的妹妹很聪明，也很努力。她对学习非常认真，因为她很爱学习，而且有一点儿好胜。她总是希望自己能考第一名。
妹妹为什么希望考第一名？
文章中提到，妹妹希望考第一名是因为她有一点儿好胜。
文章中提到，妹妹希望考第一名是因为她有一点儿好胜。
小红的“好胜”给她带来了什么？
Read this passage:
老师说，小红是一个好学生，但是她太好胜了。她不喜欢别人比她好，总是想做得比别人更好。这让她有时候会感到很大的压力。
小红的“好胜”给她带来了什么？
文章中提到，小红太好胜让她有时候会感到很大的压力。
文章中提到，小红太好胜让她有时候会感到很大的压力。
This sentence means 'She is very competitive.'
This sentence means 'He always wants to win, too competitive.'
This sentence means 'Don't be too competitive, winning or losing isn't important.'
她从小就很___，凡事都要争第一。
Context indicates a desire to be first, which aligns with 'competitive'.
在比赛中，他表现出了很强的___心。
The word '心' (xīn) after a characteristic often forms a noun meaning 'a strong desire for that characteristic'. '好胜心' means 'competitive spirit'.
虽然他很___，但他输得起。
The contrast with '输得起' (can afford to lose) suggests he is competitive but a good sport.
这个团队的成员都很___，所以工作效率很高。
Competitive team members often lead to high work efficiency.
他太___了，总是想在任何事情上都超过别人。
The phrase '超过别人' (surpass others) is a strong indicator of competitiveness.
不要因为一点小事就表现得那么___。
The context implies that someone is being overly competitive over minor issues.
她是一个非常______的学生，总是努力争取最好的成绩。
这句话描述了一个总是努力争取最好成绩的学生，这符合“好胜”的含义。
在比赛中，他表现出了很强的______，每个项目都想赢。
“好胜心”指渴望获胜的心理，与“每个项目都想赢”相符。
因为他______的性格，他很容易对失败感到沮丧。
好胜的人通常对失败感到沮丧，因为他们渴望胜利。
一个“好胜”的人不喜欢竞争。
“好胜”意味着渴望在竞争中获胜，所以好胜的人通常喜欢竞争。
如果一个人“好胜”，他很可能会努力工作以达到目标。
因为“好胜”的人渴望成功，他们通常会为了达到目标而努力工作。
“好胜”通常用来形容一个人在学习或工作中缺乏动力。
“好胜”指的是有强烈的求胜欲望，与缺乏动力是相反的。
她从小就非常___，任何比赛都想拿第一名。
Context indicates a desire to win every competition, which aligns with '好胜' (competitive). '好学' means eager to learn, '好奇' means curious, and '好玩' means fun-loving.
因为他太___了，所以有时候会因为输掉游戏而生气。
The sentence describes someone getting angry after losing a game, which is a characteristic of being competitive ('好胜'). '友好' means friendly, '耐心' means patient, and '冷静' means calm.
这位运动员的___心很强，总是努力超越自己。
The phrase '努力超越自己' (strives to surpass himself) suggests a competitive spirit, making '好胜' the best fit. '善良' means kind, '诚实' means honest, and '谦虚' means modest.
她虽然很___，但也能接受失败，从中学到经验。
The contrast 'although she is very X, she can also accept failure' points to '好胜' (competitive) as the trait that would make accepting failure sometimes difficult. '好静' means quiet, '好动' means active, and '好客' means hospitable.
他的___性格让他在工作中表现出色，总能争取到最好的结果。
A '好胜' (competitive) nature often leads to striving for the best results in work. '懒惰' means lazy, '乐观' means optimistic, and '悲观' means pessimistic.
父母鼓励孩子要有上进心，但也要避免过度的___。
While '上进心' (ambition) is good, excessive competitiveness ('好胜') can be negative. '自私' means selfish, '礼貌' means polite, and '合作' means cooperative.
Describe a time you felt competitive. What were you competing for and what was the outcome?
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我记得有一次，我和我的朋友们玩棋盘游戏。我从小就很好胜，所以每次玩游戏我都想赢。那一次，我们玩了很久，最后我终于赢了。我感到非常高兴和满足，虽然这只是一个游戏，但对我来说意义重大。
How does being competitive affect someone's personal and professional life? Discuss both positive and negative aspects.
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好胜心在个人生活中可以激励人们追求更高的目标，比如在运动中不断突破自己，或者在学习上取得更好的成绩。但在职业生涯中，过度的竞争可能导致人际关系紧张，甚至采取不道德的手段来取胜。所以，平衡好胜心很重要。
Imagine you have a friend who is extremely competitive. What advice would you give them to help them manage their competitive nature in a healthy way?
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如果我的朋友非常争强好胜，我会建议他们学会在竞争中享受过程，而不是只关注结果。告诉他们输赢不是最重要的，重要的是从中学习和成长。同时，也要提醒他们不要因为竞争而伤害到与他人的关系。
根据文章，小明为什么会累倒？
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小明从小就非常好胜，无论做什么事都力求第一。有一次学校举办跑步比赛，他为了赢得比赛，每天坚持训练，即使生病也不例外。最终，他在比赛中取得了第一名，但他也因此累倒了，住了几天医院。
根据文章，小明为什么会累倒？
文章中明确提到“即使生病也不例外”，所以是生病了还在训练导致他累倒。
文章中明确提到“即使生病也不例外”，所以是生病了还在训练导致他累倒。
文章建议管理者如何处理职场竞争？
Read this passage:
在职场中，适度的竞争可以激发员工的积极性，提高工作效率。但如果竞争过于激烈，甚至演变成恶意竞争，就会损害团队合作精神，影响公司的整体发展。因此，管理者需要引导员工进行良性竞争。
文章建议管理者如何处理职场竞争？
文章最后一句明确指出“因此，管理者需要引导员工进行良性竞争”。
文章最后一句明确指出“因此，管理者需要引导员工进行良性竞争”。
丽丽调整心态后可能会怎么做？
Read this passage:
丽丽是一个性格开朗的女孩，但在学习上她有些好胜。她总是希望能比同桌考得更好。有一次，她为了超越同桌，熬夜学习，结果第二天精神不佳，考试也没有发挥好。从那以后，她开始调整自己的心态。
丽丽调整心态后可能会怎么做？
根据丽丽之前的经历，她会调整心态，更注重自身进步，而不是过度与他人比较。
根据丽丽之前的经历，她会调整心态，更注重自身进步，而不是过度与他人比较。
This sentence means 'He is very competitive at work.' The correct order is 'Subject + prepositional phrase + adverb + adjective'.
This sentence translates to 'Because of her strong competitiveness, she always tries her best.' The structure '因为…所以…' (because...therefore...) is implied here. '好胜心强' means 'strong competitive spirit'.
This sentence means 'Don't be too competitive; sometimes giving in is a kind of wisdom.' It combines a command with a philosophical statement.
她从小就非常___，任何比赛都要争第一。
句子描述她从小就想在比赛中争第一，这表现出强烈的竞争心，因此“好胜”是正确的。
这位运动员很___，即使受了伤也要坚持完成比赛。
运动员受伤仍坚持比赛，说明他渴望胜利，具有竞争精神，所以“好胜”是合适的。
他的___心很强，从不允许自己输给别人。
句中提到“不允许自己输给别人”，直接体现了强烈的竞争心理，“好胜心”是固定搭配。
因为她太___了，所以有时候会给队友带来压力。
过度竞争可能会给他人带来压力，因此“好胜”符合句意。
在团队合作中，过度的___可能会影响整体的协调性。
在团队合作中，过于强调个人输赢（好胜）确实可能影响协调。
他虽然输了比赛，但他的___精神仍然值得我们学习。
即使输了比赛，其争取胜利的精神（好胜精神）依然是值得学习的。
她从小就___，无论做什么事都力求完美。
这句话描述了她从小就追求完美，说明她好胜心强。
虽然他很有天赋，但他的___有时会让他难以接受失败。
“难以接受失败”直接关联到好胜的特质。
在比赛中，她的___让她即使受伤也坚持到了最后。
为了赢而坚持到最后，体现了好胜的性格。
一个好胜的人总是很容易接受失败。
好胜的人往往难以接受失败，因为他们渴望胜利。
在团队合作中，过度的“好胜”可能会导致一些冲突。
好胜心过强可能会导致个人主义，从而在团队中产生冲突。
“好胜”通常被认为是一个完全负面的特质。
好胜心在某些情况下能激励人进步，所以并非完全负面。
The speaker is talking about someone's competitive nature since childhood.
The speaker is describing how someone's competitiveness drives them.
The speaker is discussing the pros and cons of being competitive.
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你觉得好胜心对于职业发展是利是弊？
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在团队合作中，过强的好胜心可能会带来什么问题？
Focus: 过强 (guòqiáng)
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你身边有没有一个特别好胜的朋友？他的好胜心体现在哪些方面？
Focus: 体现在 (tǐxiànzài)
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Describe a time you felt 好胜 (hàoshèng) in a competition or game. What was the outcome?
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我记得有一次和朋友玩棋盘游戏，我特别好胜，非常想赢。虽然最后我输了，但我从中学到了很多关于策略和接受失败的道理。 (Wǒ jìdé yǒuyī cì hé péngyǒu wán qípán yóuxì, wǒ tèbié hàoshèng, fēicháng xiǎng yíng. Suīrán zuìhòu wǒ shūle, dàn wǒ cóng zhōng xué dào le hěnduō guānyú cèlüè hé jiēshòu shībài de dàolǐ.) I remember once playing a board game with friends, and I was very competitive, really wanting to win. Although I lost in the end, I learned a lot about strategy and accepting defeat.
In what situations might being 好胜 (hàoshèng) be a positive trait, and when might it be a negative one? Explain with examples.
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好胜心在体育竞技中常被视为积极的，因为它能激励运动员追求卓越。例如，在奥运会上，运动员的好胜心促使他们不断挑战自我。然而，在团队合作中，过度的好胜心可能导致不顾集体利益，只想着个人表现，反而影响团队效率。 (Hàoshèngxīn zài tǐyù jìngjì zhōng cháng bèi shì wéi jījí de, yīnwèi tā néng jīlì yùndòngyuán zhuīqiú zhuóyuè. Lìrú, zài Àoyùnhuì shàng, yùndòngyuán de hàoshèngxīn cùshǐ tāmen bùduàn tiǎozhàn zìwǒ. Rán'ér, zài tuánduì hézuò zhōng, guòdù de hàoshèngxīn kěnéng dǎozhì bùgù jíguǎn lìyì, zhī xiǎngzhe gèrén biǎoxiàn, fǎn'ér yǐngxiǎng tuánduì xiàolǜ.) Competitiveness is often seen as positive in sports, as it can motivate athletes to pursue excellence. For example, in the Olympics, athletes' competitiveness drives them to continuously challenge themselves. However, in teamwork, excessive competitiveness might lead to disregarding collective interests and only focusing on individual performance, which in turn affects team efficiency.
Write a short paragraph about a public figure or character who you consider to be 好胜 (hàoshèng). How does this trait manifest in their actions?
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我妈妈是一个非常的好胜的人。无论是在工作中还是在日常生活中，她总是力求做到最好。她对待工作一丝不苟，总是争取项目第一；在家中，即使是玩个小游戏，她也要想方设法赢。正是这种好胜心，让她在事业上取得了很大的成就。 (Wǒ māma shì yīgè fēicháng de hàoshèng de rén. Wúlùn shì zài gōngzuò zhōng háishì zài rìcháng shēnghuó zhōng, tā zǒng shì lìqiú zuò dào zuì hǎo. Tā dàidài gōngzuò yī sī bùgǒu, zǒng shì zhēngqǔ xiàngmù dì yī; zài jiāzhōng, jíshǐ shì wán gè xiǎo yóuxì, tā yě yào xiǎng fāng shè fǎ yíng. Zhèng shì zhè zhǒng hàoshèngxīn, ràng tā zài shìyè shàng qǔdé le hěn dà de chéngjiù.) My mother is a very competitive person. Whether at work or in daily life, she always strives to be the best. She is meticulous about her work, always aiming to be first in projects; at home, even when playing a small game, she will try every means to win. It is this competitiveness that has allowed her to achieve great success in her career.
根据文章，小明的好胜心给他带来了什么积极和消极的影响？ (Gēnjù wénzhāng, Xiǎomíng de hàoshèngxīn gěi tā dài láile shénme jījí hé xiāojí de yǐngxiǎng?) According to the passage, what positive and negative impacts did Xiao Ming's competitiveness bring him?
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小明从小就表现出一种与众不同的好胜心。无论是学习还是游戏，他都渴望超越他人，追求卓越。这种性格让他成为了班级里的佼佼者，但也让他在团队合作时显得有些格格不入。有一次，老师组织了一场小组竞赛，小明虽然个人能力很强，却因为不愿意听取队友的意见而导致小组失利。 (Xiǎomíng cóngxiǎo jiù biǎoxiàn chū yī zhǒng yǔ zhòng bùtóng de hàoshèngxīn. Wúlùn shì xuéxí háishì yóuxì, tā dōu kěwàng chāoyuè tārén, zhuīqiú zhuóyuè. Zhè zhǒng xìnggé ràng tā chéngwéile bānjí lǐ de jiǎojiǎozhě, dàn yě ràng tā zài tuánduì hézuò shí xiǎndé yǒuxiē gégē bùrù. Yǒu yīcì, lǎoshī zǔzhīle yī chǎng xiǎozǔ jìngsài, xiǎomíng suīrán gèrén nénglì hěn qiáng, què yīn wéi bù yuànyì tīngqǔ duìyǒu de yìjiàn ér dǎozhì xiǎozǔ shīlì.) Xiao Ming showed a unique competitive spirit from a young age. Whether in study or games, he yearned to surpass others and pursue excellence. This personality made him an outstanding student in the class, but also made him seem a bit out of place during teamwork. Once, the teacher organized a group competition. Although Xiao Ming had strong individual abilities, his unwillingness to listen to his teammates' opinions led to the group's failure.
根据文章，小明的好胜心给他带来了什么积极和消极的影响？ (Gēnjù wénzhāng, Xiǎomíng de hàoshèngxīn gěi tā dài láile shénme jījí hé xiāojí de yǐngxiǎng?) According to the passage, what positive and negative impacts did Xiao Ming's competitiveness bring him?
文章中提到小明“成为了班级里的佼佼者”是积极影响，而“在团队合作时显得有些格格不入”并“因为不愿意听取队友的意见而导致小组失利”是消极影响。(The passage mentions Xiao Ming 'became an outstanding student in the class' as a positive impact, and 'seemed a bit out of place during teamwork' and 'because of unwilling to listen to his teammates' opinions led to the group's failure' as negative impacts.)
文章中提到小明“成为了班级里的佼佼者”是积极影响，而“在团队合作时显得有些格格不入”并“因为不愿意听取队友的意见而导致小组失利”是消极影响。(The passage mentions Xiao Ming 'became an outstanding student in the class' as a positive impact, and 'seemed a bit out of place during teamwork' and 'because of unwilling to listen to his teammates' opinions led to the group's failure' as negative impacts.)
文章中提到的“好胜心过强”可能导致哪些负面结果？ (Wénzhāng zhōng tí dào de “hàoshèngxīn guò qiáng” kěnéng dǎozhì nǎxiē fùmiàn jiéguǒ?) What negative consequences might an 'overly strong competitive spirit' lead to, as mentioned in the passage?
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在职场中，适度的好胜心是进步的动力。它能促使员工更加努力地工作，争取更好的业绩，从而获得晋升和奖励。然而，如果好胜心过强，则可能导致不正当竞争，甚至损害同事关系。例如，为了达成个人目标而刻意隐瞒信息，或者不惜代价地贬低他人，这样的行为最终会破坏团队的信任和合作氛围。(Zài zhíchǎng zhōng, shìdù de hàoshèngxīn shì jìnbù de dònglì. Tā néng cùshǐ yuángōng gèngjiā nǔlì de gōngzuò, zhēngqǔ gèng hǎo de yèjī, cóngér huòdé jìnshēng hé jiǎnglì. Rán'ér, rúguǒ hàoshèngxīn guò qiáng, zé kěnéng dǎozhì bù zhèngdàng jìngzhēng, shènzhì sǔnhài tóngshì guānxì. Lìrú, wèile dáchéng gèrén mùbiāo ér kèyì yǐnmán xìnxī, huòzhě bùxī dàijià de biǎndī tārén, zhèyàng de xíngwéi zuìzhōng huì pòhuài tuánduì de xìnrèn hé hézuò fēnwéi.) In the workplace, a moderate competitive spirit is a driving force for progress. It can motivate employees to work harder, strive for better performance, and thus gain promotions and rewards. However, if the competitive spirit is too strong, it may lead to unfair competition and even damage colleague relationships. For example, deliberately hiding information to achieve personal goals, or belittling others at all costs, such behavior will ultimately destroy team trust and cooperative atmosphere.
文章中提到的“好胜心过强”可能导致哪些负面结果？ (Wénzhāng zhōng tí dào de “hàoshèngxīn guò qiáng” kěnéng dǎozhì nǎxiē fùmiàn jiéguǒ?) What negative consequences might an 'overly strong competitive spirit' lead to, as mentioned in the passage?
文章明确指出“好胜心过强，则可能导致不正当竞争，甚至损害同事关系”以及“破坏团队的信任和合作氛围”。(The passage clearly states that 'an overly strong competitive spirit may lead to unfair competition, and even damage colleague relationships' and 'destroy team trust and cooperative atmosphere'.)
文章明确指出“好胜心过强，则可能导致不正当竞争，甚至损害同事关系”以及“破坏团队的信任和合作氛围”。(The passage clearly states that 'an overly strong competitive spirit may lead to unfair competition, and even damage colleague relationships' and 'destroy team trust and cooperative atmosphere'.)
根据文章，运动员的好胜心对体育项目发展有何积极作用？ (Gēnjù wénzhāng, yùndòngyuán de hàoshèngxīn duì tǐyù xiàngmù fāzhǎn yǒu hé jījí zuòyòng?) According to the passage, what positive role does athletes' competitive spirit play in the development of sports?
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体育竞技中的好胜心是运动员取得优异成绩的关键因素之一。运动员为了在比赛中获胜，会付出常人难以想象的努力，包括严格的训练、合理的饮食以及积极的心态。这种对胜利的渴望，不仅推动了个人成绩的突破，也促进了整个体育项目的发展和观赏性。然而，过分的好胜心也可能导致运动员采取兴奋剂等不正当手段，最终自毁前程。 (Tǐyù jìngjì zhōng de hàoshèngxīn shì yùndòngyuán qǔdé yōuyì chéngjī de guānjiàn yīnsù zhī yī. Yùndòngyuán wèile zài bǐsài zhōng huòshèng, huì fùchū chángrén nányǐ xiǎngxiàng de nǔlì, bāokuò yángé de xùnliàn, hélǐ de yǐnshí yǐjí jījí de xīntài. Zhè zhǒng duì shènglì de kěwàng, bùjǐn tuīdòngle gèrén chéngjī de túpò, yě cùjìnle zhěnggè tǐyù xiàngmù de fāzhǎn hé guānshǎng xìng. Rán'ér, guòfèn de hàoshèngxīn yě kěnéng dǎozhì yùndòngyuán cǎiqǔ xīngfènjì děng bù zhèngdàng shǒuduàn, zuìzhōng zìhuǐ qiánchéng.) The competitive spirit in sports is one of the key factors for athletes to achieve excellent results. In order to win in competitions, athletes will put in unimaginable efforts, including rigorous training, reasonable diet, and a positive mindset. This desire for victory not only promotes breakthroughs in individual achievements, but also promotes the development and watchability of the entire sport. However, excessive competitiveness may also lead athletes to resort to improper means such as doping, ultimately ruining their careers.
根据文章，运动员的好胜心对体育项目发展有何积极作用？ (Gēnjù wénzhāng, yùndòngyuán de hàoshèngxīn duì tǐyù xiàngmù fāzhǎn yǒu hé jījí zuòyòng?) According to the passage, what positive role does athletes' competitive spirit play in the development of sports?
文章中明确提到“这种对胜利的渴望，不仅推动了个人成绩的突破，也促进了整个体育项目的发展和观赏性”。(The passage clearly states that 'this desire for victory not only promotes breakthroughs in individual achievements, but also promotes the development and watchability of the entire sport'.)
文章中明确提到“这种对胜利的渴望，不仅推动了个人成绩的突破，也促进了整个体育项目的发展和观赏性”。(The passage clearly states that 'this desire for victory not only promotes breakthroughs in individual achievements, but also promotes the development and watchability of the entire sport'.)
This sentence means 'She is too competitive.' The structure '太...了' is used to express 'too much' or 'extremely'.
This sentence means 'Because of his competitiveness, he won the competition.' '因为' means 'because', and '赢得了比赛' means 'won the competition'.
This sentence means 'Don't always be so competitive.' '不要' means 'don't', and '总是' means 'always'.
她从小就非常___，任何比赛都要争第一。
The sentence describes someone who wants to be first in every competition, which aligns with '好胜' (competitive). '好学' means eager to learn, '好看' means good-looking, and '好吃' means delicious.
这位运动员很___，即使受伤也要坚持完成比赛。
The context of an athlete insisting on finishing a competition despite injury suggests a competitive spirit, hence '好胜'. '好动' means active, '好奇' means curious, and '好心' means kind-hearted.
他那股___的劲头，让他无论做什么事都全力以赴。
The phrase '全力以赴' (go all out) strongly implies a competitive or eager-to-win attitude, making '好胜' the most fitting choice. '好静' means quiet, '好玩' means fun, and '好高' means ambitious (in a negative sense).
在团队合作中，过分___可能会影响与其他成员的关系。
Being '好胜' (overly competitive) can negatively impact team relationships. '好客' means hospitable, '好言' means kind words, and '好强' is a synonym for '好胜' but '好胜' fits slightly better in this context of individual competitiveness affecting team dynamics.
她对学习充满热情，并且非常___，总是努力超越自己。
The action of '努力超越自己' (striving to surpass oneself) clearly indicates a competitive spirit, making '好胜' the correct answer. '好书' means good book, and '好意' means good intention.
从小就培养孩子的___精神，对他们未来的发展很有帮助。
Fostering a '好胜' (competitive) spirit in children can be beneficial for their future development, implying a drive to succeed. '好学' means eager to learn, '好动' means active, and '好听' means pleasant to hear.
He always shows a very strong competitive spirit in sports competitions.
Her competitiveness drove her to achieve excellent results in her studies.
Sometimes, being too competitive might make people lose their spirit of cooperation.
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你认为好胜心是个人成功的必要条件吗？
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请分享一个你因好胜心而努力奋斗并最终成功的经历。
Focus: 努力奋斗 (nǔlì fèndòu)
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好胜心和团队合作精神之间如何取得平衡？
Focus: 平衡 (pínghéng)
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This sentence structure emphasizes the importance of maintaining a competitive spirit in a highly competitive market. '在...中' (in...) sets the context, followed by the action '保持好胜心' (maintain a competitive spirit), and ending with '至关重要' (extremely important) to convey its significance.
This is an idiomatic expression to describe someone who is inherently competitive. '骨子里' (in one's bones) indicates an intrinsic quality, and '流淌着...血液' (blood flows with...) metaphorically suggests this characteristic is deeply ingrained.
This sentence explains how competitiveness can be a driving force for self-improvement. '她的好胜心' (her competitive spirit) is the subject, '驱使' (drives) is the verb, and '不断超越自我' (constantly surpass oneself) describes the continuous action.
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Summary
好胜 (hàoshèng) is about being competitive and having a strong desire to win.
- Describes someone who really wants to win.
- You can use it for people who are very competitive.
- Often seen in sports, games, or work environments.
संबंधित सामग्री
यह शब्द अन्य भाषाओं में
work के और शब्द
充裕的
B2Abundant, ample, or sufficient in quantity.
事故
A2accident; mishap
依照
A2According to; in accordance with.
准确地
A2accurately, precisely
做到
A2to achieve; to accomplish
积极地
A2actively; enthusiastically
应变
B2Adaptive; capable of dealing with emergencies.
行政
A2Administration; the management of affairs.
过后
A2Afterwards; at a later or subsequent time.
赞同
A2To approve of, to endorse; to agree with or support.
