‘战胜’ is a compound verb meaning 'to defeat' or 'to overcome', typically used when someone successfully conquers an opponent, challenge, obstacle, or internal struggle like fear or illness. The first character 战 (zhàn) means 'to fight' or 'war', and the second 胜 (shèng) means 'to win' or 'victory'; together they convey the idea of achieving victory through effort or struggle.

This word is commonly used in both concrete contexts (e.g., defeating an enemy in battle or competition) and abstract ones (e.g., overcoming anxiety, addiction, or adversity). It carries a strong, positive connotation of resilience and triumph, often implying moral or personal growth. Unlike the more neutral ‘打败’ (to beat), ‘战胜’ emphasizes not just winning but mastering something difficult—especially intangible challenges like emotions, habits, or illnesses.