Chinese word

优势

Pronunciation

Pinyinyōu shì

Meaning

  • nounadvantage

Example

他们在比赛中有优势。tā men zài bǐ sài zhōng yǒu yōu shì

They have an advantage in the competition.

Illustration for 优势 (advantage)

More examples

在这方面，他比别人有优势。zài zhè fāng miàn tā bǐ bié rén yǒu yōu shì

In this respect, he has an advantage over others.

Core concept

An edge created by stronger conditions, resources, or position.

Common phrases

  • 有优势yǒu yōu shì

    have an advantage

  • 发挥优势fā huī yōu shì

    leverage one's advantage

  • 占优势zhàn yōu shì

    have the upper hand

Similar words

优点yōu diǎn: A good or useful feature of a person or thing.
长处cháng chù: A particular skill or ability in which a person or thing is especially strong.

Definition in Chinese

在某一方面比对手更有利，具备更高成功或胜利可能性的状态。zài mǒu yì fāng miàn bǐ duì shǒu gèng yǒu lì jù bèi gèng gāo chéng gōng huò shèng lì kě néng xìng de zhuàng tài

Word origin

优势 (yōushì, "advantage") is formed from 优 (yōu, "excellent") and 势 (shì, "force or position"), so the word presents strength as a favorable situation.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a fixed personal skill, this noun can describe a temporary situation, such as having more time, information, or support in a particular contest.

Other meanings

  • superioritynoun
  • advantageousadjective

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