Common Meanings
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bài败
To lose, be defeated, fail, or be unsuccessful; the opposite of winning.
尽管他努力挽回，但已无法改变败局
Although he tried hard to salvage the situation, he could no longer change the losing battle.
to defeat; to cause to fail
他们在比赛中大败对手，赢得了冠军
They soundly defeated their opponents in the match and won the championship.
To ruin, destroy; to expose or reveal (as in a secret or plot).
他的谎言最终会败露的。
His lies will eventually be exposed.
To dispel or eliminate (e.g., internal heat, toxins).
这款凉茶有很好的败火功效。
This herbal tea is very effective in dispelling internal heat.
To be disheartened, spoiled (of mood), to decline, or to be worn-out/rotten.
他的计划失败了，让大家都很败兴。
His plan failed, which greatly dampened everyone's spirits.