功败垂成

功败垂成功敗垂成 gōng bài chuí chéng ㄍㄨㄥ ㄅㄞˋ ㄔㄨㄟˊ ㄔㄥˊ gung1 baai6 seoi4 sing4

  • to fail within sight of success (idiom); last-minute failure
  • to fall at the last hurdle
  • snatching defeat from the jaws of victory

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 功 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown