HSK · Level 55
105 words
Chinese word
竞争
Pronunciation
Pinyinjìng zhēng
Meaning
- nouncompetition
Example
市场上的竞争很激烈。shì chǎng shàng de jìng zhēng hěn jī liè
Competition in the market is intense.
More examples
企业为了生存，必须提高竞争力。qǐ yè wèi le shēng cún bì xū tí gāo jìng zhēng lì
To survive, companies must improve their competitiveness.
Core concept
Several sides reach for the same limited prize, with their positions judged against one another.
Common phrases
激烈的竞争jī liè de jìng zhēng
intense competition
市场竞争shì chǎng jìng zhēng
market competition
价格竞争jià gé jìng zhēng
price competition
Similar words
比赛bǐ sài: A rule-based sports contest or event in which a winner is decided.
竞赛jìng sài: A formal contest organized to compare performance, results, or ability.
对抗duì kàng: A tense clash in which opposing sides use strength or influence to show their standing.
争夺zhēng duó: The act or state of fighting to take a limited resource, benefit, or position.
Definition in Chinese
为争夺有限的资源、利益或地位而与他人发生的对抗性活动或状态，通常包含比较与争夺的成分。wèi zhēng duó yǒu xiàn de zī yuán lì yì huò dì wèi ér yǔ tā rén fā shēng de duì kàng xìng huó dòng huò zhuàng tài tōng cháng bāo hán bǐ jiào yǔ zhēng duó de chéng fèn
Word origin
竞争 (jìngzhēng, "competition") combines 竞 (jìng, "strive to win") and 争 (zhēng, "contend"), so the word centers on seeking the same advantage against others.
Usage tips
- English often uses competition for a contest or event, while 竞争 (jìngzhēng, "competition") commonly describes ongoing pressure among businesses, products, or other contenders.