English–Chinese
“compete” in Chinese
How to say “compete” in Chinese
“Compete” in Chinese is 较劲 (jiào jìn).
A person locks into a struggle for the upper hand, whether through real ability or sheer stubbornness.
Example sentences with 较劲
在工作中不要为了小事跟同事较劲。zài gōng zuò zhōng bú yào wèi le xiǎo shì gēn tóng shì jiào jìn
At work, do not compete with your colleagues over trivial matters.
Tips for using 较劲
- The word often describes friction between people rather than an organized event, making it a useful choice when an everyday disagreement becomes a matter of pride.
Other Chinese words for “compete”
如果你有本事就来和我较量一下。rú guǒ nǐ yǒu běn shì jiù lái hé wǒ jiào liàng yí xià
If you think you have what it takes, come compete with me.
我们来比试一下吧。wǒ men lái bǐ shì yí xià ba
Let's compete against each other.
他喜欢在游戏里竞技。tā xǐ huān zài yóu xì lǐ jìng jì
He likes competing in games.
两家公司为市场份额角逐多年。liǎng jiā gōng sī wèi shì chǎng fèn é jué zhú duō nián
The two companies have competed for market share for many years.