Modifier + 赛
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.'
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?