B1 noun Neutral

优势

/joʊ˥ ʂɻ̩˥˩/

A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position. Frequently used in IELTS to compare options or strategies.

Examples

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1

个子高在打篮球时有优势。

Being tall is an advantage in basketball.

2

公司在技术方面处于优势地位。

The company is in a dominant position in terms of technology.

3

你觉得你的优势是什么?

What do you think your strengths/advantages are?

Word Family

Noun
优势
Adjective
优越的
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Memory Tip

优 (excellent) + 势 (power/situation). Excellent situation.

Quick Quiz

这种新产品在价格上具有明显的___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 优势

Examples

1

个子高在打篮球时有优势。

everyday

Being tall is an advantage in basketball.

2

公司在技术方面处于优势地位。

formal

The company is in a dominant position in terms of technology.

3

你觉得你的优势是什么?

informal

What do you think your strengths/advantages are?

4

这种教学方法的优势在于提高学生的参与度。

academic

The advantage of this teaching method lies in increasing student engagement.

5

我们的竞争优势是低成本。

business

Our competitive advantage is low cost.

Word Family

Noun
优势
Adjective
优越的

Common Collocations

竞争优势 competitive advantage
处于优势 to be at an advantage
明显优势 obvious advantage
心理优势 psychological advantage
发挥优势 to leverage strengths

Common Phrases

优胜劣汰

survival of the fittest

占优势

to have the upper hand

资源优势

resource advantage

Often Confused With

优势 vs 优点

优点 refers to positive traits/merits, while 优势 refers to a comparative superior position.

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Usage Notes

Often used with verbs like '发挥' (utilize) or '占据' (occupy).

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Common Mistakes

Mixing up 优势 (advantage) with 优点 (good point).

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Memory Tip

优 (excellent) + 势 (power/situation). Excellent situation.

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Word Origin

Combining 'superior' and 'power/momentum'.

Grammar Patterns

A 比 B 有优势 在...方面有优势

Quick Quiz

这种新产品在价格上具有明显的___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 优势

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