克服

kè fú

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Common

Definitions

1. (try to) overcome (hardships etc)
2. to conquer
3. to put up with
4. to endure

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Word relationships

Related words

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忍耐

rěn nài

to endure

To endure or put up with; 克服 implies actively dealing with it

克制

kè zhì

to restrain

To restrain or control oneself; 克制情绪 vs. 克服困难

Usage notes

Collocations

克服 usually pairs with abstract obstacles like 困难 (difficulty), 缺点 (shortcomings), or 恐惧 (fear).

Common mistakes

Do not use 克服 for external opponents like enemies; use 战胜 instead.

Example Sentences

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只要有决心，就能克服任何困难。

As long as you have determination, you can overcome any difficulty.

我们要自力更生，克服困难。

We must rely on our own efforts to overcome difficulties.

只要我们众志成城，就一定能克服困难。

As long as we are united, we will surely overcome the difficulties.

回顾公司的成长历程，我们克服了许多困难。

Looking back at the company's growth journey, we overcame many difficulties.

我们要有愚公移山的精神才能克服困难。

We must have the spirit of Yu Gong moving the mountains to overcome difficulties.

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