胜券在握
胜券在握 (shèng quàn zài wò) literally means “victory ticket in grasp” and expresses “have victory assured; be confident of winning”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving success and perseverance.
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Have victory assured; be confident of winning
Pronunciation: shèng quàn zài wò Literal meaning: Victory ticket in grasp
Origin & Usage
This idiom describes the victory (胜) ticket (券) being in (在) one's grasp (握). Similar to 稳操胜券, it depicts assured victory. The phrase expresses confidence that success is already secured. Modern usage describes situations where one feels certain of winning, when all factors point toward inevitable success.
Examples
English: "The team felt confident going into the final round."
Chinese: 球队胜券在握地进入决赛。
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 胜券在握 mean in English?
胜券在握 (shèng quàn zài wò) literally translates to “Victory ticket in grasp” and is used to express “Have victory assured; be confident of winning”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Success & Perseverance category.
When is 胜券在握 used?
Situation: The team felt confident going into the final round.
What is the pinyin for 胜券在握?
The pinyin pronunciation for 胜券在握 is “shèng quàn zài wò”.