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    Using 角逐 (juézhú) to express contending or competing

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    Structure

    Subject + 角逐 + Object

    Explanation

    角逐 means "to contend," "to compete," or "to vie for" and describes intense competition for a prize, title, or position. It is a formal or literary verb often used in news and sports contexts, such as competing for an award. For example, 角逐奥斯卡 means "to compete for an Oscar."

    Examples

    • 今年有十部电影角逐最佳影片奖。

      jīnnián yǒu shí bù diànyǐng juézhú zuìjiā yǐngpiàn jiǎng.

      Ten films are competing for the Best Picture award this year.

    • 两支队伍将在决赛中角逐冠军。

      liǎng zhī duìwǔ jiāng zài juésài zhōng juézhú guànjūn.

      The two teams will compete for the championship in the final.

    • 各大品牌正在激烈角逐市场份额。

      gè dà pǐnpái zhèngzài jīliè juézhú shìchǎng fèn'é.

      Major brands are fiercely competing for market share.

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