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    Using 竞技 (jìngjì) to express "competitive sports"

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    Explanation

    The word 竞技 (jìngjì) means "competitive sports" or "athletics" and refers to organized, skill-based competition. It is used in formal contexts such as 竞技体育 (competitive sports) and 竞技水平 (competitive level). It emphasizes the competitive aspect of sport rather than recreation.

    Examples

    • 竞技体育需要运动员付出大量的时间和精力。

      Jìngjì tǐyù xūyào yùndòngyuán fùchū dàliàng de shíjiān hé jīnglì.

      Competitive sports require athletes to devote a great deal of time and energy.

    • 他的竞技水平在近几年有了很大提升。

      Tā de jìngjì shuǐpíng zài jìn jǐ nián yǒu le hěn dà tíshēng.

      His competitive level has improved greatly in recent years.

    • 竞技比赛不仅考验体力，还考验心理素质。

      Jìngjì bǐsài bùjǐn kǎoyàn tǐlì, hái kǎoyàn xīnlǐ sùzhì.

      Competitive events test not only physical strength but also mental resilience.

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