Definition
稳操胜券 is a four-character idiom meaning 'to be certain of success' or 'to have the situation well in hand'. The literal image is 'steadily holding the winning ticket in your hand'. You use it when someone has a clear advantage so that victory is virtually guaranteed — in business, competitions, or any competitive scenario. It's a chengyu, so it functions as a fixed phrase, often used as a predicate or attributive.
f.e.
to be assured of victoryto have complete confidence in success
Examples
- ，稳操胜券。Zhè chǎng bǐsài tāmen shílì míngxiǎn zhàn yōu, kěyǐ shuō shì wěn cāo shèng quàn.In this match, they clearly have the upper hand in strength, so it's safe to say they are assured of victory.
- ，稳操胜券。Zhǐyào àn jìhuà tuī jìn, xiàngmù jiù wěn cāo shèng quàn le.As long as we proceed according to plan, the project is a sure win.
- ，稳操胜券。Tā zhǔnbèi le duō nián, duì zhè cì kǎoshì yǐ wěn cāo shèng quàn.He has prepared for years, so he's fully confident of passing this exam.
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