竞争

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Understanding 竞争 (jìngzhēng)

The word 竞争 means "to compete" or "competition" and is used to describe situations where individuals or groups strive to outperform each other. It often appears in contexts related to business, sports, or any scenario involving rivalry.

Usage Notes

竞争 is a verb and noun. As a verb, it means "to compete"; as a noun, it refers to "competition". It usually involves a contest for resources, status, or victory.

Common Collocations

  • 竞争市场 (jìngzhēng shìchǎng): compete in the market, used in business contexts.
  • 激烈竞争 (jīliè jìngzhēng): fierce competition, emphasizes intensity.
  • 竞争对手 (jìngzhēng duìshǒu): competitor or rival, often used in business or sports.

Register and Tone

This word is neutral and formal, suitable for written and spoken language in professional or academic contexts.

Common Confusion

Don't confuse 竞争 with (zhēngchǎo), which means "to quarrel" or "argue". 竞争 implies striving to win, not necessarily conflict or fighting.

Summary

Use 竞争 when talking about rivalry or contests where parties aim to win or gain advantage, especially in business, sports, or employment contexts.

Example Sentences

Two companies are fiercely competing for market share.

The students are competing for the running championship at the sports meet.

Competition among employees is common in the workplace.