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競 (jìng) vs 赛 (sài) — use 競 when emphasizing competition or rivalry, while 赛 focuses on the event or match itself.
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 競, as using the incorrect tone can change its meaning. Common collocations include 競爭 (jìngzhēng), meaning competition, and 競賽 (jìngsài), meaning contest or competition. The word is used in both formal and informal contexts.
Although 競 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, it can be linked to other words related to competition and rivalry, such as 競爭 (jìngzhēng) and 比賽 (bǐsài). Focus on how 競 is used in compound words to deepen understanding.
Learners often confuse 競 (jìng) with 竞 (jìng), which is a simplified form. Ensure to recognize and use the correct character in writing. Additionally, some may incorrectly use it in non-competitive contexts, such as saying '我今天在工作中競' instead of '我今天在工作中競爭'.
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Etymology of 競
Simplified form of 競. Pictograph of two people side-by-side competing with each other.
Two people 竞 locked in a struggle
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How to say to compete, to contend, to vie in Chinese
“to compete, to contend, to vie” in Chinese is競
The character 競 (jìng) means to compete or contend, commonly used in contexts involving rivalry, contests, or competitions, such as sports and academic settings. It conveys a sense of striving for superiority or excellence against others.
When to use 競
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 競, as using the incorrect tone can change its meaning. Common collocations include 競爭 (jìngzhēng), meaning competition, and 競賽 (jìngsài), meaning contest or competition. The word is used in both formal and informal contexts.
競 or something close to it
競 (jìng) vs 赛 (sài) — use 競 when emphasizing competition or rivalry, while 赛 focuses on the event or match itself.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 競 (jìng) with 竞 (jìng), which is a simplified form. Ensure to recognize and use the correct character in writing. Additionally, some may incorrectly use it in non-competitive contexts, such as saying '我今天在工作中競' instead of '我今天在工作中競爭'.
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Cultural Notes for 競
While competition is also valued in Western cultures, it often emphasizes individualism, whereas in Chinese culture, group harmony and collective success can be equally important, leading to different approaches to competition.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 競
You pronounce it as 'jìng' with a falling tone.
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