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    Referring to a match or competition with 比赛 (bǐsài)

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    Structure

    Modifier + 比赛

    Explanation

    The noun 比赛 (bǐsài) means 'match,' 'competition,' or 'contest' and is one of the most common words for competitive events. It can also function as a verb meaning 'to compete.' For example, 足球比赛 means 'soccer match' and 参加比赛 means 'to enter a competition.'

    Examples

    • 今晚有一场足球比赛,你想看吗?

      Jīn wǎn yǒu yì chǎng zúqiú bǐsài, nǐ xiǎng kàn ma?

      There's a soccer match tonight; do you want to watch it?

    • 这场比赛太精彩了!

      Zhè chǎng bǐsài tài jīngcǎi le!

      This match was so exciting!

    • 她准备参加下个月的钢琴比赛。

      Tā zhǔnbèi cānjiā xià ge yuè de gāngqín bǐsài.

      She is preparing to participate in next month's piano competition.

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