B1 noun Neutral

竞争

[tɕiŋ˥˩ tʂəŋ˥]

The activity or condition of striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same.

Examples

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1

我们需要提高竞争力。

We need to improve our competitiveness.

2

这种公平的竞争对大家都有好处。

This fair competition is good for everyone.

3

学生们在学术上的竞争很大。

There is a lot of academic competition among students.

Word Family

Noun
竞争
Verb
竞争
Adjective
竞争性的
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Memory Tip

Jing (compete) + zheng (strive) = competing to strive for the win.

Quick Quiz

为了在____中获胜,公司必须不断创新。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 竞争

Examples

1

我们需要提高竞争力。

business

We need to improve our competitiveness.

2

这种公平的竞争对大家都有好处。

everyday

This fair competition is good for everyone.

3

学生们在学术上的竞争很大。

academic

There is a lot of academic competition among students.

4

别把它看作一种竞争,我们是团队。

informal

Don't see it as a competition; we are a team.

5

国际贸易竞争日趋全球化。

formal

International trade competition is becoming increasingly globalized.

Word Family

Noun
竞争
Verb
竞争
Adjective
竞争性的

Common Collocations

激烈竞争 fierce competition
核心竞争 core competition
公平竞争 fair competition
竞争对手 competitor/rival
竞争力 competitiveness

Common Phrases

恶性竞争

cut-throat competition

良性竞争

healthy competition

很有竞争性

very competitive

Often Confused With

竞争 vs 比赛

Bisai is usually a specific match or tournament, while jingzheng is the general state of competing.

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Usage Notes

Can be used as both a noun and a verb. Frequent in IELTS tasks about the economy or education.

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Common Mistakes

Misusing 'competitor' (竞争对手) as just '竞争'.

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Memory Tip

Jing (compete) + zheng (strive) = competing to strive for the win.

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Word Origin

Jing (compete/struggle) + Zheng (fight/strive).

Grammar Patterns

与...竞争 在...方面的竞争

Quick Quiz

为了在____中获胜,公司必须不断创新。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 竞争

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