成则为王，败则为寇 | Chinese meaning

成则为王，败则为寇【chéng zé wéi wáng , bài zé wéi kòu】

lit. called a king if successful, called a bandit if defeated (idiom)
fig. losers are always in the wrong

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成则为王，败则为寇

This idiom conveys the idea that success is glorified while failure is vilified, suggesting that society often judges people based on their success or failure in a situation.

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In this fiercely competitive society, those who succeed are seen as kings, while those who fail are seen as bandits; everyone hopes to succeed.

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Some people believe that if you succeed, you are a king, and if you fail, you are a bandit, so they will do anything to win.

Generated collocations (experimental)

winners are respected, losers are blamed，heroes become kings, while the defeated are seen as bandits，success leads to honor, while failure brings blame，the victor is king, the vanquished are banditsvictory brings kingship, defeat brings infamythe principle of winners and losers，successful ones are kings, the unsuccessful ones are thievesthe biggest winner is the one who succeeds

成则为王，败则为寇【chéng zé wéi wáng , bài zé wéi kòu】

lit. called a king if successful, called a bandit if defeated (idiom)
fig. losers are always in the wrong

Generated definitions (experimental)

成则为王，败则为寇

This idiom conveys the idea that success is glorified while failure is vilified, suggesting that society often judges people based on their success or failure in a situation.