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-====== bǐsài: 比赛 - Competition, Match, Game ====== +
-===== Quick Summary ===== +
-  * **Keywords:** 比赛, bisai, Chinese for competition, Chinese for match, Chinese word for game, what is bisai, learn Chinese, HSK 3, 比, 赛, Chinese sports, Chinese contest +
-  * **Summary:** Learn the essential Chinese word **比赛 (bǐsài)**, which means **competition, match, or game**. As a fundamental HSK 3 vocabulary item, **比赛** is used constantly in daily conversations about sports, academic contests, and even friendly challenges. This comprehensive guide breaks down the characters, explores the cultural significance of competition in China, and provides dozens of practical examples to help you master this crucial term. +
-===== Core Meaning ===== +
-  * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** bǐ sài +
-  * **Part of Speech:** Noun / Verb +
-  * **HSK Level:** HSK 3 +
-  * **Concise Definition:** A contest or event where individuals or teams compete against one another to determine a winner. +
-  * **In a Nutshell:** **比赛 (bǐsài)** is your go-to word for any kind of formal or informal competitive event. If it has rules, opponents, and a result (a winner and a loser), it's a **比赛**. Think of a soccer match, a swimming race, a chess tournament, a speech contest, or even a video game tournament—all of these are types of **比赛**. It can be used as a noun ("the competition") or a verb ("to compete"). +
-===== Character Breakdown ===== +
-  * **比 (bǐ):** This character's original form depicted two people standing side-by-side, as if for comparison. Its primary meaning is "to compare," "to contrast," or to express a ratio (e.g., 3:1 is read 三**比**一 sān bǐ yī). +
-  * **赛 (sài):** This character can be broken down. The top (宀) is the "roof" radical, suggesting a place or building. The bottom part originally contained the character for valuables or shells (贝), which were used as currency. Together, it suggests a structured event, often for a prize or honor. Its modern meaning is "to compete" or "a match." +
-  * When combined, **比赛 (bǐsài)** literally means "to compare in a contest." This perfectly captures the essence of a competition where participants are measured against each other to produce a definitive result. +
-===== Cultural Context and Significance ===== +
-Competition is a powerful force in Chinese society, and the word **比赛** carries significant weight. While in the West, "competition" is often associated with individual achievement and sportsmanship, in China it is frequently tied to collective honor and immense pressure. +
-A key cultural point is the concept of competition in education. The national college entrance exam, the **高考 (gāokǎo)**, is arguably the most important **比赛** in a young person's life. The outcome doesn't just reflect on the individual student; it brings great honor (or disappointment) to their entire family and school. This is a stark contrast to the American SAT, which is seen more as an individual metric rather than a collective contest. +
-Similarly, in international sports, a **比赛** is not just a game. It's a matter of national pride. Chinese athletes who win are celebrated as national heroes who have brought glory to the country. This collective perspective means that the pressure in a **比赛** can be extremely high, as the stakes often feel much larger than just a single win or loss. +
-===== Practical Usage in Modern China ===== +
-**比赛** is an incredibly versatile word used in many modern contexts. It can function as both a noun and a verb. +
-**As a Noun (the competition/match):** +
-This is its most common usage. It's often preceded by a measure word, most commonly **场 (chǎng)** for an event or game. +
-  * `一场**比赛** (yī chǎng bǐsài)` - a match/game +
-  * `足球**比赛** (zúqiú bǐsài)` - a soccer match +
-  * `演讲**比赛** (yǎnjiǎng bǐsài)` - a speech contest +
-**As a Verb (to compete/to have a match):** +
-It can also be used as a verb, meaning "to compete." This is common in informal speech when challenging someone. +
-  * `我们**比赛**吧！ (Wǒmen bǐsài ba!)` - Let's compete! / Let's have a match! +
-  * `我想跟你**比赛**游泳。(Wǒ xiǎng gēn nǐ bǐsài yóuyǒng.)` - I want to compete with you in swimming. +
-The word is neutral in connotation and can be used in both formal settings (news reports, announcements) and highly informal ones (a friendly dare). +
-===== Example Sentences ===== +
-  * **Example 1:** +
-    * 今天的**比赛**很重要，我们必须赢。 +
-    * Pinyin: Jīntiān de **bǐsài** hěn zhòngyào, wǒmen bìxū yíng. +
-    * English: Today's match is very important, we must win. +
-    * Analysis: A classic example of **比赛** used as a noun ("the match"). **重要 (zhòngyào)** means important. +
-  * **Example 2:** +
-    * 我每个周末都和朋友们看足球**比赛**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒ měi gè zhōumò dōu hé péngyǒumen kàn zúqiú **bǐsài**. +
-    * English: Every weekend, I watch soccer matches with my friends. +
-    * Analysis: Here, **比赛** is a noun modified by **足球 (zúqiú)** to specify the type of competition. +
-  * **Example 3:** +
-    * 我们来**比赛**看谁跑得快！ +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒmen lái **bǐsài** kàn shéi pǎo de kuài! +
-    * English: Let's compete to see who runs faster! +
-    * Analysis: **比赛** is used as a verb here, initiating a challenge. `看谁 (kàn shéi)` is a common structure meaning "to see who..." +
-  * **Example 4:** +
-    * 这次**比赛**的冠军是谁？ +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè cì **bǐsài** de guànjūn shì shéi? +
-    * English: Who is the champion of this competition? +
-    * Analysis: Demonstrates how to ask about the result of a **比赛**. **冠军 (guànjūn)** means "champion." +
-  * **Example 5:** +
-    * 为了准备演讲**比赛**，他练习了很多次。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wèile zhǔnbèi yǎnjiǎng **bǐsài**, tā liànxíle hěn duō cì. +
-    * English: In order to prepare for the speech contest, he practiced many times. +
-    * Analysis: Shows **比赛** in an academic or non-sporting context. **演讲 (yǎnjiǎng)** means speech. +
-  * **Example 6:** +
-    * 你想参加明年的马拉松**比赛**吗？ +
-    * Pinyin: Nǐ xiǎng cānjiā míngnián de mǎlāsōng **bǐsài** ma? +
-    * English: Do you want to participate in next year's marathon? +
-    * Analysis: **参加比赛 (cānjiā bǐsài)** is a very common collocation meaning "to participate in a competition." +
-  * **Example 7:** +
-    * 这场**比赛**太精彩了！ +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè chǎng **bǐsài** tài jīngcǎi le! +
-    * English: This match was so wonderful/exciting! +
-    * Analysis: **场 (chǎng)** is the standard measure word for matches and performances. **精彩 (jīngcǎi)** is the perfect adjective for a great game. +
-  * **Example 8:** +
-    * 虽然我们输了**比赛**，但是我们学到了很多。 +
-    * Pinyin: Suīrán wǒmen shū le **bǐsài**, dànshì wǒmen xuédào le hěn duō. +
-    * English: Although we lost the match, we learned a lot. +
-    * Analysis: Introduces the opposite of winning: **输 (shū)**, to lose. +
-  * **Example 9:** +
-    * 弟弟天天玩电脑，想当一名电竞**比赛**的选手。 +
-    * Pinyin: Dìdi tiāntiān wán diànnǎo, xiǎng dāng yī míng diànjìng **bǐsài** de xuǎnshǒu. +
-    * English: My younger brother plays on the computer every day and wants to be an e-sports competition player. +
-    * Analysis: A very modern usage. **电竞 (diànjìng)** is e-sports, and **选手 (xuǎnshǒu)** is a contestant/player. +
-  * **Example 10:** +
-    * **比赛**将在下午三点准时开始。 +
-    * Pinyin: **Bǐsài** jiāng zài xiàwǔ sān diǎn zhǔnshí kāishǐ. +
-    * English: The competition will begin promptly at 3 PM. +
-    * Analysis: A formal announcement style. **将 (jiāng)** is a formal way to say "will," and **准时 (zhǔnshí)** means on time. +
-===== Nuances and Common Mistakes ===== +
-**1. `比赛 (bǐsài)` vs. `游戏 (yóuxì)` - Competition vs. Game** +
-This is the most common pitfall for learners. +
-  * **比赛 (bǐsài):** Implies a structured contest with rules and a clear winner/loser. It's about competing. +
-  * **游戏 (yóuxì):** Means "game" in a general sense, including for fun, play, or entertainment. +
-Think of it this way: You can play a video **游戏 (yóuxì)** by yourself for fun. But when you enter a tournament for that same video game, you are participating in a **比赛 (bǐsài)**. A group of children playing tag are playing a **游戏**, not having a **比赛** (unless they make it a formal race). +
-**2. `比赛 (bǐsài)` vs. `竞争 (jìngzhēng)` - A Match vs. Abstract Rivalry** +
-  * **比赛 (bǐsài):** Refers to a specific event or match. You can watch, win, or lose a **比赛**. +
-  * **竞争 (jìngzhēng):** Refers to the abstract concept of "competition" or "rivalry," usually in a larger context like business, economics, or evolution. +
-    * Correct: 市场**竞争**很激烈。 (Shìchǎng **jìngzhēng** hěn jīliè.) - The market **competition** is fierce. +
-    * Incorrect: 市场**比赛**很激烈。 +
-**3. Using `比赛` as a Verb** +
-While **比赛** can be a verb, you can't use it like the English verb "to play" in the context of sports. +
-  * Incorrect: 我喜欢**比赛**篮球。 (Wǒ xǐhuān **bǐsài** lánqiú.) +
-  * Correct: 我喜欢**打**篮球**比赛**。 (Wǒ xǐhuān **dǎ** lánqiú **bǐsài**.) - I like to **play** in basketball **matches**. +
-  * Correct: 我喜欢**看**篮球**比赛**。 (Wǒ xǐhuān **kàn** lánqiú **bǐsài**.) - I like to **watch** basketball **matches**. +
-The structure is typically `[Verb of the activity] + [Noun of the activity] + 比赛`. +
-===== Related Terms and Concepts ===== +
-  * [[竞争]] (jìngzhēng) - Competition in the abstract sense; rivalry (e.g., in the marketplace). +
-  * [[游戏]] (yóuxì) - A game, play; often for fun and not necessarily competitive. +
-  * [[冠军]] (guànjūn) - The champion; the first-place winner of a **比赛**. +
-  * [[赢]] (yíng) - To win (a game, a bet, a **比赛**). +
-  * [[输]] (shū) - To lose (a game, a bet, a **比赛**). +
-  * [[选手]] (xuǎnshǒu) - A contestant or player selected to be in a **比赛**. +
-  * [[裁判]] (cáipàn) - A referee or judge who enforces the rules in a **比赛**. +
-  * [[体育]] (tǐyù) - Sports or physical education; the domain of many **比赛**. +
-  * [[决赛]] (juésài) - The final match or round of a tournament-style **比赛**. +
-  * [[加油]] (jiāyóu) - "Go!"; "Come on!"; A phrase shouted to encourage participants in a **比赛**.+