English–Chinese
“challenge” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyintiǎo zhàn
Example
他想挑战这个记录。tā xiǎng tiǎo zhàn zhè ge jì lù
He wants to challenge this record.
How to say “challenge” in Chinese
“Challenge” in Chinese is 挑战 (tiǎo zhàn).
A call to prove ability by meeting resistance, competition, or a demanding goal.
Example sentences with 挑战
他在创业的时候敢于挑战传统做法。tā zài chuàng yè de shí hòu gǎn yú tiǎo zhàn chuán tǒng zuò fǎ
When he started his business, he dared to challenge traditional practices.
Tips for using 挑战
- English speakers may hear challenge as a confrontation, but everyday Chinese also uses this verb for a neutral attempt to break a record or handle a hard problem.