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竞赛 (jìngsài) refers to a competition with a more formal or structured format, while 比赛 (bǐsài) can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Be cautious with the tones in 比赛: the first character is pronounced with a falling tone (bǐ) and the second with a falling tone (sài). Common collocations include '体育比赛' (sports competition) and '比赛结果' (competition results). Avoid using it in overly formal contexts, as it is more suited to conversational or semi-formal language.
As an HSK Level 3 word, 比赛 connects well with other terms related to sports and events, such as '运动' (yùndòng, sports) and '球队' (qiúduì, team). Students should focus on using it in sentences to describe various competitions they are familiar with.
Learners often confuse 比赛 with 竞赛, thinking they are interchangeable. For example, saying '我去参加一个音乐竞赛' (Wǒ qù cānjiā yīgè yīnyuè bǐsài) is incorrect; it should be '我去参加一个音乐比赛' (Wǒ qù cānjiā yīgè yīnyuè bǐsài) to maintain the correct context.
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How to say competition (sports etc) in Chinese
“competition (sports etc)” in Chinese is比赛
比赛 (bǐsài) refers to a competition or match, typically in a sports context. It can be used to describe various competitive events where individuals or teams compete against each other to achieve a goal or win. The term is widely used in both formal and informal settings, encompassing various types of contests.
When to use 比赛
Be cautious with the tones in 比赛: the first character is pronounced with a falling tone (bǐ) and the second with a falling tone (sài). Common collocations include '体育比赛' (sports competition) and '比赛结果' (competition results). Avoid using it in overly formal contexts, as it is more suited to conversational or semi-formal language.
比赛 or something close to it
竞赛 (jìngsài) refers to a competition with a more formal or structured format, while 比赛 (bǐsài) can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 比赛 with 竞赛, thinking they are interchangeable. For example, saying '我去参加一个音乐竞赛' (Wǒ qù cānjiā yīgè yīnyuè bǐsài) is incorrect; it should be '我去参加一个音乐比赛' (Wǒ qù cānjiā yīgè yīnyuè bǐsài) to maintain the correct context.
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Grammar patterns of 比赛
比赛 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他在____中得了第三名。
He got third place in the competition.
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You can say '我参加了一个篮球比赛' (Wǒ cānjiāle yīgè lánqiú bǐsài), meaning 'I participated in a basketball competition.'
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