获胜 (huò shèng) is a verb meaning 'to win' — specifically, to achieve victory in a contest, competition, or struggle. It combines two characters: 获 (huò), meaning 'to obtain' or 'to gain', and 胜 (shèng), meaning 'victory' or 'superiority'. Together, they literally convey 'to obtain victory', emphasizing the result of a competitive effort rather than just success in general. The word is commonly used in formal and neutral contexts — especially in sports, debates, elections, or business negotiations.

Unlike the more colloquial 赢 (yíng), which can mean 'to win' in everyday situations (e.g., winning a game or money), 获胜 carries a stronger connotation of earned, official, or hard-fought triumph. It often appears with subjects like teams, countries, candidates, or individuals competing against others — and it typically requires an object or context indicating what was won (e.g., a match, championship, or election).