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    Referring to 'competition' with 竞争 (jìngzhēng)

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    Structure

    Subject + 竞争

    Explanation

    The noun 竞争 (jìngzhēng) means 'competition' or 'rivalry.' It can also function as a verb meaning 'to compete.' For example, 市场竞争很激烈 means 'Market competition is fierce,' and 他们在竞争这个职位 means 'They are competing for this position.'

    Examples

    • 现在的就业竞争越来越激烈了。

      Xiànzài de jiùyè jìngzhēng yuè lái yuè jīliè le.

      The competition for employment is getting more and more intense nowadays.

    • 两家公司一直在竞争这个市场。

      Liǎng jiā gōngsī yìzhí zài jìngzhēng zhège shìchǎng.

      The two companies have been competing for this market all along.

    • 良性竞争对大家都有好处。

      Liángxìng jìngzhēng duì dàjiā dōu yǒu hǎochù.

      Healthy competition is beneficial for everyone.

    • 现在的就业竞争越来越激烈了。

      xiànzài de jiùyè jìngzhēng yuè lái yuè jīlièle.

      The competition for employment is getting fiercer and fiercer.

    • 两家公司一直在竞争这个市场。

      liǎng jiā gōngsī yīzhí zài jìngzhēng zhège shìchǎng.

      The two companies have been competing for this market.

    • 良性竞争对大家都有好处。

      liángxìng jìngzhēng duì dàjiā dōu yǒu hǎochù.

      Healthy competition benefits everyone.

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