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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.
Strokes20Frequency#2443DifficultyHard
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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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.
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.
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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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.
When to use 决赛
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.
决赛 or something close to it
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.
What learners get wrong
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.
