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    Expressing 'to compete' with 参赛 (cānsài)

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    Structure

    Subject + 参赛

    Explanation

    参赛 (cānsài) means "to compete" or "to participate in a competition." It is a verb-object compound formed from 参 (to participate) and 赛 (competition). It is widely used in sports, academic contests, and any competitive event context.

    Examples

    • 今年有三十多个国家的选手参赛。

      jīnnián yǒu sānshí duō gè guójiā de xuǎnshǒu cānsài.

      This year, competitors from more than thirty countries are participating.

    • 她从小就梦想能参赛奥运会。

      tā cóngxiǎo jiù mèngxiǎng néng cānsài àoyùnhuì.

      She has dreamed of competing in the Olympics since she was little.

    • 这是他第一次参赛,心里有点紧张。

      zhè shì tā dì yī cì cānsài, xīnlǐ yǒudiǎn jǐnzhāng.

      This is his first time competing, and he's a little nervous.

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