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“sprint” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinchōng cì

Example

比赛最后一圈,他开始冲刺向终点跑。bǐ sài zuì hòu yì quān tā kāi shǐ chōng cì xiàng zhōng diǎn pǎo

On the last lap of the race, he began sprinting toward the finish line.

Illustration for 冲刺 (sprint)

How to say “sprint” in Chinese

“Sprint” in Chinese is 冲刺 (chōng cì).

A brief, all-out drive toward a finish or goal.

Full entry for 冲刺: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 冲刺

考试前一周,很多学生开始冲刺复习。kǎo shì qián yì zhōu hěn duō xué shēng kāi shǐ chōng cì fù xí

In the week before an exam, many students start cramming for the exam.

Tips for using 冲刺

  • In English, sprint commonly names a short run, while Chinese also uses this verb for an intense closing phase of study, work, or a plan.

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