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승패

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Meaning and Usage

The word '승패' specifically refers to the outcome of a contest, game, or competition, meaning 'victory or defeat.' It is commonly used in sports, games, and any competitive context where there is a clear winner and loser.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '승패' in discussions about matches, tournaments, or any situation where the result is important. It emphasizes the binary outcome rather than the process or performance.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 승패를 가리다: to decide the victory or defeat; used when the outcome is about to be determined.
  • 승패에 집착하다: to be obsessed with winning or losing; often used to advise against excessive focus on results.
  • 승패가 중요하다: the victory or defeat is important; used to stress the significance of the outcome.

Register and Nuance

'승패' is a neutral term suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It is often used in news reports, sports commentary, and everyday conversations about competitions.

Common Learner Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '승패' with '성패' (success or failure). While both relate to outcomes, '승패' is specifically about winning or losing in a contest, whereas '성패' refers more broadly to success or failure in any endeavor. Use '승패' when talking about games or matches.

Example Sentences

이번 경기의 승패는 마지막 순간까지 알 수 없었다.

Ibeon gyeonggiui seungpaeneun majimak sungan kkaji al su eopseotda.

The victory or defeat of this match was unknown until the last moment.

승패에 너무 집착하지 말고 결과를 받아들이자.

Seungpaee neomu jipchakaji malgo gyeolgwareul badadeurija.

Let's not be too obsessed with victory or defeat and accept the result.

승패를 가르는 중요한 순간이 다가오고 있다.

Seungpaereul gareuneun jungyohan sungan-i dagaogo itda.

The crucial moment that decides victory or defeat is approaching.