- 成败得失 chéngbàidéshī outcomessuccess and failure, as well as the gains and losses of an action
- 成败利钝 chéngbàilìdùn success or failureThe outcome or result of an action, whether it is favorable or unfavorable.
- 坐观成败 zuòguānchéngbài fence-sitto wait for the outcome of a conflict or fight before committing to a side; to remain neutral for opportunistic reasons
- 成败论人 chéngbàilùnrén judging by successto judge people based on their success or failure
- 成败在此一举 chéngbàizàicǐyījǔ make-or-breaksuccess or failure depends on this single action; this is the make-or-break moment
