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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
较量jiàoliàngto have a contest with sbHSK 7, d, 22 strokes, rank #9358, Very Hard
较量jiàoliàngto cross swordsHSK 7, d, 22 strokes, rank #9358, Very Hard
较量jiàoliàngto measure up againstHSK 7, d, 22 strokes, rank #9358, Very Hard
较量jiàoliàngto compete withHSK 7, d, 22 strokes, rank #9358, Very Hard
较量jiàoliàngto haggleHSK 7, d, 22 strokes, rank #9358, Very Hard
较量jiàoliàngto quibbleHSK 7, d, 22 strokes, rank #9358, Very Hard
较量jiàoliàngto pit oneself against sbHSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #9358, Very Hard
较量jiàoliàngto compete with sbHSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #9358, Very Hard
较量jiàoliàngcontestHSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #9358, Very Hard
较量jiàoliàngbattleHSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #9358, Very Hard
jiàoliàng(jiao4liang4)jiao liang T4
  1. 1to have a contest with sb
  2. 2to cross swords
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March 24, 2026

较量(較量)jiàoliàng(jiao4liang4)

较量 refers to a competition or contest where individuals or groups measure their abilities or strengths against each other. It is commonly used in contexts of sports, debates, or negotiations, emphasizing a direct comparison or struggle between parties.

Strokes22Frequency#9358DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In China, 较量 can also refer to traditional contests like martial arts duels or even debates in academic circles where participants showcase their skills or knowledge, reflecting the culture of valuing skill and intellect.

Memory tip

Think of 两 (liang) as 'two' and imagine two warriors facing off against each other in a contest. The radical 辶 (walking) hints at the action of engaging or moving towards a challenge, making it easier to remember the competitive essence of 较量.

Meanings of 较量

jiàoliàng(jiao4liang4)
1to have a contest with sb
2to cross swords
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About 较量

较量Simplified
較量Traditional
22Strokes
—Radical
副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#9358Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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较劲 (jiàojìn) - use 较量 for formal competitions, while 较劲 implies a more informal or personal rivalry.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 较量 with similar terms like 竞争 (jìng zhēng), which is more general for competition. This word is more informal and is often used in contexts where there is a clear confrontation or contest, so it might not be suitable for formal writing.

HSK Study Tips

At HSK Level 6, students should focus on understanding the nuances of 较量 in different contexts, especially in discussions of competition. Relate it to other words like 竞争 (competition) and 对抗 (confrontation) to deepen comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 较量 with the word 争论 (zhēng lùn), which means 'debate.' For example, saying '我们要争论' (We need to contest) instead of '我们要较量' (We need to compete) can lead to incorrect usage.

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Component characters

较jiàocomparatively
HSK 510 strokes车
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量liángto measure
HSK 412 strokes里
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How to say to have a contest with sb in Chinese

“to have a contest with sb” in Chinese is较量jiàoliàng

较量 refers to a competition or contest where individuals or groups measure their abilities or strengths against each other. It is commonly used in contexts of sports, debates, or negotiations, emphasizing a direct comparison or struggle between parties.

When to use 较量

Be careful not to confuse 较量 with similar terms like 竞争 (jìng zhēng), which is more general for competition. This word is more informal and is often used in contexts where there is a clear confrontation or contest, so it might not be suitable for formal writing.

较量 or something close to it

较劲 (jiàojìn) - use 较量 for formal competitions, while 较劲 implies a more informal or personal rivalry.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 较量 with the word 争论 (zhēng lùn), which means 'debate.' For example, saying '我们要争论' (We need to contest) instead of '我们要较量' (We need to compete) can lead to incorrect usage.

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Grammar patterns of 较量

较量 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 10 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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网络游戏使得全球的玩家可以相互____。

Online gaming allows players from around the world to challenge each other.

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网络游戏使得全球的玩家可以相互较量。

wǎngluò yóuxì shǐde quánqiú de wán jiā kěyǐ xiānghù jiàoliàng。

Online gaming allows players from around the world to challenge each other.
2
经过5小时41分钟的较量,菲舍尔获得了胜利。

jīngguò5 xiǎoshí41 fēnzhōng de jiàoliàng, fēi shě ěr huòdé le shènglì。

Fischer won after 5 hours and 41 minutes of play.
3
如果公平较量,他也许能将我们所有人都轻易打败。

rúguǒ gōngpíng jiàoliàng, tā yěxǔ néng jiāng wǒmen suǒyǒu rén dōu qīngyì dǎbài。

He might be able to lick us all in a fair fight.

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