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March 24, 2026
决赛(決賽)juésài(jue2sai4)
决赛 refers to the final match or competition in a series, usually determining the overall winner. It is commonly used in the context of sports, academic competitions, or any competitive event where multiple rounds occur, leading to a decisive conclusion.
Frequency#2443DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In China, the concept of finals is significant in various contexts, from sports to academic competitions like the Gaokao, where the final results can greatly influence a student's future.
Memory Tip
Think of 决 (jue) as 'decide' and 赛 (sai) as 'compete.' Imagine a scene where two teams are deciding their fate in the final showdown, with the 'decision' on who wins being made in the 'competition.'
Meanings of 决赛
juésài(jue2sai4)
1finals (of a competition)
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About 决赛
决赛Simplified
決賽Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#2443Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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AI Study Notes for 决赛
Quick Contrast
决赛 (final match) vs 半决赛 (semi-final) — use 决赛 when referring to the ultimate match that determines the champion, not the preceding round.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 决 (jue) as 'decide' and 赛 (sai) as 'compete.' Imagine a scene where two teams are deciding their fate in the final showdown, with the 'decision' on who wins being made in the 'competition.'
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 决赛 with other types of matches, such as 半决赛 (semi-finals). It is used in both formal and informal contexts, so feel free to use it when discussing competitions with friends or in a more formal setting.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 决赛 connects with other terms related to competition and sporting events, such as 比赛 (bǐsài, competition) and 决定 (juédìng, to decide). Focus on how these words can be used together in sentences.
Cultural Note
In China, the concept of finals is significant in various contexts, from sports to academic competitions like the Gaokao, where the final results can greatly influence a student's future.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 决赛 with 决定 (to decide). For example, saying '我们在决定中获胜' is incorrect; it should be '我们在决赛中获胜.'
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Grammar Patterns of 决赛
决赛 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
每场初赛的获胜者进入____。
The winner of each preliminary goes through to the final.
It would be a disaster for them not to reach the semi-finals.
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他在2比4落后的情况下实现逆转闯进1/4决赛。
tā zài2 24 bǐ 4 luò hòu de qíng kuàng xià shí xiàn nì zhuǎn1/4 chuǎng jìn。
He recovered from a 4-2 deficit to reach the quarter-finals.
7
他们在大屏幕上重播了世界杯决赛。
tā mén zài dà píng mù shàng zhòng bō le shì jiè bēi jué sài。
They re-ran the World Cup final on a big screen.
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尽管已经是老经验了，我还是在四分之一决赛的时候按捺不住发了脾气，差点就被罚出场。
jìn guǎn yǐ jīng shì lǎo jīng yàn le， ， wǒ huán shì zài sì fēn zhī yī jué sài de shí hòu àn nà bù zhù fā le pí， qì ， chà diǎn jiù bèi fá。
For all my experience, I blew a fuse in the quarter-final and could have been sent off.
9
在决赛中，三号种子选手卡普里亚蒂击败了凯特林娜·马莉娃。
zài jué sài zhōng， ， sān hào zhǒng zǐ xuǎn shǒu kǎ pǔ lǐ yà dì jī bài le kǎi tè lín· nà · mǎ。
In the final Capriati, the third seed, defeated Katerina Maleeva.
10
他现在面临一场杀入四分之一决赛的殊死决战。
tā xiàn zài miàn lín yī cháng shā rù sì fēn zhī yī jué sài de shū sǐ jué zhàn。
He now faces a fight to the death to reach the quarter-finals.
Cultural Notes for 决赛
🏮Cultural insight
In China, the concept of finals is significant in various contexts, from sports to academic competitions like the Gaokao, where the final results can greatly influence a student's future.
Frequently Asked Questions about 决赛
You can say '我们在决赛中获胜了' which means 'We won in the finals.'
No, while it is commonly used in sports, it can also refer to any final competition, such as academic contests.
初赛 (chūsài) refers to preliminary rounds, while 决赛 refers to the final round.
