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联赛 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
联赛liánsài(sports) leagueHSK 7, unknown, 26 strokes, rank #7742, Very Hard
联赛liánsàileague tournamentHSK 7, unknown, 26 strokes, rank #7742, Very Hard
liánsài(lian2sai4)lian sai T2
  1. 1(sports) league
  2. 2league tournament
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March 24, 2026

联赛(聯賽)liánsài(lian2sai4)

The term 联赛 (liánsài) refers to a sports league or tournament where teams compete against each other over a series of matches. It is commonly used in contexts related to professional sports, such as football or basketball, indicating an organized competition with a structured schedule and ranking system.

Strokes26Frequency#7742DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In China, sports leagues like the Chinese Super League for football have gained immense popularity and are significant in fostering local talent and international collaborations. The concept of a league reflects the growing emphasis on organized sports in Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Think of the components: 联 (lián) means 'to connect' and 赛 (sài) means 'to compete'. Picture a group of teams connected by a common goal to compete in a series of matches, forming a league. Visualize a league table where teams are connected through their standings.

Meanings of 联赛

liánsài(lian2sai4)
1(sports) league
2league tournament
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About 联赛

联赛Simplified
聯賽Traditional
26Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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联赛 (liánsài) vs 比赛 (bǐsài): Use 联赛 when referring specifically to a league format, while 比赛 is a more general term for any competition or match.

Usage Notes

Learners often mix up 联赛 with similar terms like 比赛 (bǐsài), which means 'competition' in a general sense. 联赛 is more specific to leagues, so use it in contexts involving organized sports. Be aware of the tone, as both characters are pronounced with the second and fourth tones respectively.

HSK Study Tips

Although 联赛 is not an HSK vocabulary item, it connects well with HSK 3 and 4 words related to sports and competition, such as 球 (qiú, ball) and 决赛 (juésài, final match). Focus on understanding how these terms interrelate within sports contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners may incorrectly use 联赛 in contexts outside of sports, such as in academic or business competitions. Instead, use 赛事 (sàishì) for broader competition contexts.

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Component Characters

联liánto ally
HSK 412 strokes耳
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赛sàito compete
HSK 714 strokes贝
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How to say (sports) league in Chinese

“(sports) league” in Chinese is联赛liánsài

The term 联赛 (liánsài) refers to a sports league or tournament where teams compete against each other over a series of matches. It is commonly used in contexts related to professional sports, such as football or basketball, indicating an organized competition with a structured schedule and ranking system.

When to use 联赛

Learners often mix up 联赛 with similar terms like 比赛 (bǐsài), which means 'competition' in a general sense. 联赛 is more specific to leagues, so use it in contexts involving organized sports. Be aware of the tone, as both characters are pronounced with the second and fourth tones respectively.

联赛 or something close to it

联赛 (liánsài) vs 比赛 (bǐsài): Use 联赛 when referring specifically to a league format, while 比赛 is a more general term for any competition or match.

What learners get wrong

Learners may incorrectly use 联赛 in contexts outside of sports, such as in academic or business competitions. Instead, use 赛事 (sàishì) for broader competition contexts.

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联赛 can be used for various sports such as football, basketball, and volleyball, essentially any organized league format.

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