阿Q

Etymology
From the name of the main character in 's novella The True Story of Ah Q (《阿Q正傳》/《阿Q正传》) who believes his defeats are victories.

Proper noun

 * 1) Ah Q; the main character in 's 

Noun

 * 1) a person who acts like Ah Q; a person who consoles himself/herself after a defeat by not admitting it but telling himself/herself that he/she is the true victor