竸 (jìng) - To compete & to contend

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jìng ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

竸 · jìng

To compete;

to contend;

to vie;

to emulate;

to strive to be the first.

To competeto contendto vie

Usage highlights

CompetitionTo competeRivalryAuctionBiddingRace

Synonyms

  • 争— to strive; to contend
  • 赛— to compete; match

Antonyms

  • 让— to yield; to concede
  • 和— harmony; peace

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Athletes compete in the Olympics (奥林匹克运动会).
  • Students strive for academic excellence (学业竞争).
  • Companies compete for market share (市场竞争).
  • The two teams are vying for the championship (争夺冠军).

Collocations

  • Competition(竞争)
  • To compete(竞赛)
  • Rivalry(竞逐)
  • Auction(竞拍)
  • Bidding(竞标)
  • Race(竞走)

Idioms

  • Vying to be the first and fearing to be the last(竞先恐后)
  • A hundred boats competing for the current(百舸争流)
  • Contending for beauty and fascination(竞艳争芳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character embodies the spirit of striving and competition valued in both traditional and modern Chinese society.
  • It reflects the Confucian ideal of self-cultivation and improvement through emulation of virtuous examples.
  • In contemporary context, it is associated with sportsmanship, market competition, and academic achievement.

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