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竞技 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
竞技jìngjìcompetition of skill (e.g. sports)HSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #11614, Very Hard
竞技jìngjìathletics tournamentHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #11614, Very Hard
jìngjì(jing4ji4)jing ji T4
  1. 1competition of skill (e.g. sports)
  2. 2athletics tournament
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March 24, 2026

竞技(競技)jìngjì(jing4ji4)

竞技 (jìngjì) refers to competitive activities that involve skill, particularly in sports or games. It encompasses various forms of contests where individuals or teams compete against each other to demonstrate their capabilities and achieve victory. This term is commonly used in contexts related to athletics, esports, and other competitive events.

Strokes17Frequency#11614DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, 竞技 is not only limited to traditional sports but also includes modern competitions like esports, which have gained immense popularity in recent years, reflecting the evolving nature of competition in society.

Memory Tip

Imagine two athletes in a fierce competition, both showing their skills. The character 竞 (jìng) looks like two people (the strokes on top) racing against each other, while 技 (jì) suggests 'technique' or 'skill'—the essence of what they are showcasing. Together, they represent a thrilling contest of talents.

Meanings of 竞技

jìngjì(jing4ji4)
1competition of skill (e.g. sports)
2athletics tournament
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About 竞技

竞技Simplified
競技Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 竞技

Quick Contrast

竞技 (jìngjì) vs 比赛 (bǐsài): 竞技 emphasizes the skill and competitive aspect, while 比赛 refers more broadly to any kind of competition or match.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 竞技 with other similar terms like 比赛 (bǐsài), which refers more generally to any kind of match or competition. 竞技 is typically used in more formal or specific contexts, especially in sports. Common collocations include 竞技体育 (competitive sports) and 竞技场 (arena).

HSK Study Tips

While 竞技 is not in the official HSK vocabulary lists, it is relevant for learners at HSK 4 and above who are interested in sports and competition-related language. Students should focus on related terms like 体育 (tǐyù) and 比赛 (bǐsài) to build a broader vocabulary around competition.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 竞技 with the term 竞争 (jìngzhēng), which means 'competition' in a broader sense, including business contexts. For example, saying '我们在竞技市场上' (Wǒmen zài jìngjì shìchǎng shàng) to mean 'We are competing in the market' is incorrect; it should be '我们在竞争市场上'.

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Component Characters

竞jìngto compete
10 strokes立
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技jìskill
7 strokes扌
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How to say competition of skill (e.g. sports) in Chinese

“competition of skill (e.g. sports)” in Chinese is竞技jìngjì

竞技 (jìngjì) refers to competitive activities that involve skill, particularly in sports or games. It encompasses various forms of contests where individuals or teams compete against each other to demonstrate their capabilities and achieve victory. This term is commonly used in contexts related to athletics, esports, and other competitive events.

When to use 竞技

Be careful not to confuse 竞技 with other similar terms like 比赛 (bǐsài), which refers more generally to any kind of match or competition. 竞技 is typically used in more formal or specific contexts, especially in sports. Common collocations include 竞技体育 (competitive sports) and 竞技场 (arena).

竞技 or something close to it

竞技 (jìngjì) vs 比赛 (bǐsài): 竞技 emphasizes the skill and competitive aspect, while 比赛 refers more broadly to any kind of competition or match.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 竞技 with the term 竞争 (jìngzhēng), which means 'competition' in a broader sense, including business contexts. For example, saying '我们在竞技市场上' (Wǒmen zài jìngjì shìchǎng shàng) to mean 'We are competing in the market' is incorrect; it should be '我们在竞争市场上'.

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Cultural Notes for 竞技

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While competition in sports is prevalent in both Chinese and Western cultures, the emphasis on collectivism in Chinese culture may lead to a greater focus on teamwork and national pride in competitions compared to the often more individualistic approach in the West.

Frequently Asked Questions about 竞技

You can say '这场比赛是一个国际性的竞技赛事' (This match is an international competitive event).

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