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    Referring to 'match' with 赛 (sài)

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    Structure

    Modifier + 赛

    Explanation

    The noun 赛 (sài) means 'match,' 'race,' or 'competition' and is a versatile word used in many sports and contest-related compounds. It appears in words like 比赛 (competition), 联赛 (league), and 赛季 (season). It can also function as a verb meaning 'to compete.'

    Examples

    • 今天有一场很重要的赛,你看不看?

      Jīntiān yǒu yì chǎng hěn zhòngyào de sài, nǐ kàn bú kàn?

      There's an important match today — are you going to watch it?

    • 这场赛的结果出乎所有人的意料。

      Zhè chǎng sài de jiéguǒ chūhū suǒyǒu rén de yìliào.

      The result of this match was beyond everyone's expectations.

    • 下一场赛什么时候开始?

      Xià yì chǎng sài shénme shíhou kāishǐ?

      When does the next match start?

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