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功敗垂成 (gung1 baai6 seoi4 sing4) — meaning, pronunciation, examples

功敗垂成 (gung1 baai6 seoi4 sing4, gōng bài chuí chéng) — to fail within sight of success (idiom); last-minute failure; to fall at the last hurdle; snatching defeat from the jaws of victory

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Usage

Level

beyond HSK

Related words

• 功 (gung1) — meritorious deed or service; achievement; result; service; accomplishment; work…
• 功夫片 (gung1 fu1 pin3) — Chinese martial arts shows, movies
• 功勞 (gung1 lou4) — (noun) Tribute
• 功不可沒 (gung1 bat1 ho2 mut6) — one's contributions cannot go unnoticed (idiom)
• 功令 (gung1 ling6) — (historical) official decree; statute
• 功利 (gung1 lei6) — utility

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