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    Referring to 'competition' or 'sporting event' with 赛事 (sàishì)

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    Structure

    赛事 + Verb

    Explanation

    The noun 赛事 (sàishì) means 'competition' or 'sporting event,' referring to organized competitive events, especially in sports. It is a formal term frequently used in news reporting and official contexts. Use 赛事 when discussing tournaments, matches, or athletic competitions in general.

    Examples

    • 今年的赛事吸引了来自二十多个国家的选手。

      jīnnián de sàishì xīyǐn le láizì èrshí duō gè guójiā de xuǎnshǒu.

      This year's competition attracted contestants from over twenty countries.

    • 这项赛事每四年举办一次。

      zhè xiàng sàishì měi sì nián jǔbàn yī cì.

      This competition is held once every four years.

    • 组委会正在积极筹备下一届赛事。

      zǔwěihuì zhèngzài jījí chóubèi xià yī jiè sàishì.

      The organizing committee is actively preparing for the next competition.

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