赛 (sài) - To compete & to match

赛Tone 4

sài ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

儒三

赛 · sài

To compete;

to match;

a contest or competition;

to surpass;

used in words related to sports, games, and comparisons.

To competeto matcha contest or competition

Usage highlights

CompetitionRaceMatchChampionshipContestOutdo

Synonyms

  • 比— to compare; to compete
  • 竞— to contend; to compete

Antonyms

  • 和— harmony; peace (opposite of competition)
  • 让— to yield; to concede

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He won the championship (赛冠军).
  • They are competing in a race (赛跑).
  • This is a football match (足球赛).
  • The quality is comparable (质量赛过).

Collocations

  • Competition(比赛)
  • Race(赛跑)
  • Match(赛事)
  • Championship(锦标赛)
  • Contest(竞赛)
  • Outdo(赛过)

Idioms

  • May you be blessed with more sons(赛弄璋)
  • Competing in skill and wisdom(赛智赛勇)
  • Outshine others(赛过他人)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'to sacrifice' in ancient texts, evolving to mean 'to match' or 'compete'.
  • Commonly used in modern Chinese for sports, games, and competitive events.
  • Reflects the cultural value of competition and excellence.

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