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Using 争夺 (zhēngduó) to express "competing for"
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The verb 争夺 (zhēngduó) means "to compete for" or "to fight over" something, implying active contention between parties. It is used for contests over resources, territory, or advantage. For example, 争夺光线 means "competing for light."
Examples
两家公司正在争夺这个市场的控制权。
liǎng jiā gōngsī zhèngzài zhēngduó zhè ge shìchǎng de kòngzhìquán.
The two companies are competing for control of this market.
孩子们争夺玩具，谁也不肯让步。
háizimen zhēngduó wánjù, shéi yě bù kěn ràngbù.
The children fought over the toys, and neither would give in.
各国运动员争夺金牌的场面非常激烈。
gè guó yùndòngyuán zhēngduó jīnpái de chǎngmiàn fēicháng jīliè.
The scene of athletes from various countries competing for gold medals was very intense.