HSK 5

冠军

guàn jūn

champion

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Character Breakdown

冠

guān · cap, crown, headgear

Radical: 冖 · 9strokes

Stroke order animation for 冠

军

jūn · army, military

Radical: 车 · 6strokes

Stroke order animation for 军

Meaning and Usage

"冠军" (guànjūn) literally combines "冠" (crown) and "军" (army), symbolizing the top position or 'crown army' in a competition. It is used to refer to the winner or champion of a contest, sports event, or competition.

Common Contexts

This word is most commonly used in sports, games, and competitive events to denote the first-place winner. It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who excels in a field.

Collocations and Patterns

  • "获得冠军" (huòdé guànjūn): to win the championship
  • "连续冠军" (liánxù guànjūn): consecutive champion
  • "卫冕冠军" (wèimiǎn guànjūn): defending champion

Usage Notes

When using "冠军," it often implies not only victory but also honor and responsibility. It is a formal term and commonly appears in news reports, sports commentary, and formal announcements. Avoid confusing it with "亚军" (runner-up) or "季军" (third place).

Example Sentences

他在全国篮球比赛中获得了冠军。

Tā zài quánguó lánqiú bǐsài zhōng huòdéle guànjūn.

He won the championship in the national basketball competition.

这位选手连续三年获得了冠军，实力非常强。

Zhè wèi xuǎnshǒu liánxù sān nián huòdéle guànjūn, shílì fēicháng qiáng.

This player has won the championship for three consecutive years and is very

冠军不仅代表荣誉，也意味着更多的责任。

Guànjūn bùjǐn dàibiǎo róngyù, yě yìwèizhe gèng duō de zérèn.

The champion not only represents honor but also means more responsibility.