赛事 (sàishì) refers to a competition or event, particularly in sports or games. It encompasses organized competitions where participants compete for a title or prize, often seen in contexts like sports tournaments, e-sports, or cultural contests. The term highlights the formal structure of competitive events.
HSK 6, 16 strokes, Hard
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May 27, 2026
赛事sàishì(sai4shi4)
赛事 (sàishì) refers to a competition or event, particularly in sports or games. It encompasses organized competitions where participants compete for a title or prize, often seen in contexts like sports tournaments, e-sports, or cultural contests. The term highlights the formal structure of competitive events.
Strokes16Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
赛事 play a significant role in Chinese culture, especially during events like the Chinese New Year when various competitions take place, showcasing traditional games and sports, reflecting the community's spirit and unity.
Memory Tip
Think of a '赛' (sài) as a race where competitors '事' (shì) make it an event. Picture athletes lined up at a starting line, ready to sprint towards victory, where each race is a significant event that gathers crowds.
About 赛事
赛事Simplified
16Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1
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Quick Contrast
比赛 (bǐsài) refers to a match or contest, typically emphasizing the act of competing, while 赛事 (sàishì) denotes a more formal or organized event.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of a '赛' (sài) as a race where competitors '事' (shì) make it an event. Picture athletes lined up at a starting line, ready to sprint towards victory, where each race is a significant event that gathers crowds.
Usage Notes
Learners should be careful not to confuse 赛事 with similar terms like 事件 (shìjiàn), which means 'event' but does not imply competition. This word is used in formal contexts, especially in sports journalism or event announcements.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 vocabulary word, learners should focus on using 赛事 in complex sentences and scenarios, especially when discussing sports. This word connects to other sports-related vocabulary like 球赛 (qiúsài - ball game) and 决赛 (juésài - finals).
Cultural Note
赛事 play a significant role in Chinese culture, especially during events like the Chinese New Year when various competitions take place, showcasing traditional games and sports, reflecting the community's spirit and unity.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 赛事 with 事件 (shìjiàn). For example, saying '我们参加了一个事件' (Wǒmen cānjiāle yīgè shìjiàn - We participated in an event) when they mean a competition. The correct term would be '赛事' in this context.
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Cultural Notes for 赛事
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赛事 play a significant role in Chinese culture, especially during events like the Chinese New Year when various competitions take place, showcasing traditional games and sports, reflecting the community's spirit and unity.
Frequently Asked Questions about 赛事
赛事 can refer to a wide range of competitive events, including sports competitions, academic contests, and cultural festivals.
Primarily, 赛事 is used in formal contexts such as media reports or official announcements regarding competitions.
Yes, while it mostly refers to competitions, it can also apply to any competitive event, including academic or artistic contests.
