克服

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 他克服了重重困难。▶ —
   He overcame numerous difficulties.
2. 我们必须克服自己的缺点。▶ —
   We must overcome our own shortcomings.

Collocations

Mnemonic

克 kè "to overcome" + 服 fú "to subdue": to defeat and subdue, i.e. to overcome, to conquer (difficulties, weaknesses, fear). Opposite of 屈服 (to give in).

Related

Quick check

1. What is an antonym of 克服?

   • 屈服 (to give in)
   • 战胜 (to defeat)
   • 攻克 (to conquer)
   • 努力 (to strive)