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    Using 比赛 (bǐsài) to mean "to compete"

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    Explanation

    比赛 (bǐsài) functions as both a verb meaning "to compete" and a noun meaning "competition" or "match." It is used for all kinds of contests, from sports to academic competitions. For example, 赢得比赛 means "to win the competition."

    Examples

    • 明天我们要和隔壁班比赛篮球。

      míngtiān wǒmen yào hé gébì bān bǐsài lánqiú.

      Tomorrow we're going to play a basketball game against the class next door.

    • 她准备参加下个月的唱歌比赛。

      tā zhǔnbèi cānjiā xià gè yuè de chànggē bǐsài.

      She is preparing to enter a singing competition next month.

    • 这场比赛非常精彩，观众都站了起来。

      zhè chǎng bǐsài fēicháng jīngcǎi, guānzhòng dōu zhàn le qǐlái.

      This game was extremely exciting, and the audience all stood up.

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