优势

yōu shì

CL 个 gè 种 zhǒng

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. superiority
2. dominance
3. advantage

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 劣势 liè shì 劣势 liè shì inferior 不利的形势或条件: inferior

Related words

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• 优点 yōu diǎn 优点 yōu diǎn merit 长处；好的方面: merit

Synonyms

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• 长处 cháng chù 长处 cháng chù good aspects 在某方面具有的优势: good aspects

Usage notes

Collocations

常与“有”“占”“发挥”等动词搭配，如“有优势”“占优势”“发挥优势”。

Common mistakes

注意不要混淆“优势”和“优点”：“优势”强调比较中的有利地位，而“优点”指人或事物本身的长处。例如，不能说“他的优势是诚实”，应说“他的优点是诚实”。

Grammar

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HSK 2.0 Level 4+ HSK 3.0 Level 4+ 6 min

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Example Sentences

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我们在技术方面有明显的 优势 。

We have a clear advantage in technology.

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Words Containing 优势

• 占优势 占优势 zhàn yōu shì: to predominate

Child Words of 优势

• 优 优 yōu: excellent
• 势 势 shì: power