竞争力 (jìngzhēnglì)

竞争力 refers to competitiveness, the ability or strength to compete effectively in a market, workplace, or other competitive environment.

Meanings

[noun] competitiveness; competitive strength; the capacity to compete effectively

Example Sentences

提高产品质量是增强竞争力的关键。 Tígāo chǎnpǐn zhìliàng shì zēngqiáng jìngzhēnglì de guānjiàn. Improving product quality is the key to enhancing competitiveness.

他不断学习新技能，以保持竞争力。 Tā bùduàn xuéxí xīn jìnéng, yǐ bǎochí jìngzhēnglì. He continually learns new skills in order to maintain his competitiveness.

这家公司的国际竞争力越来越强。 Zhè jiā gōngsī de guójì jìngzhēnglì yuè lái yuè qiáng. This company's international competitiveness is growing stronger.

教育水平的提高有助于增强国家的整体竞争力。 Jiàoyù shuǐpíng de tígāo yǒu zhù yú zēngqiáng guójiā de zhěngtǐ jìngzhēnglì. Improving educational levels helps enhance the country's overall competitiveness.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
增强竞争力	to enhance competitiveness
核心竞争力	core competitiveness
国际竞争力	international competitiveness
失去竞争力	to lose competitiveness

Usage Notes

竞争力 is built from 竞争 (competition) plus 力 (power/strength). It is used in business, economics, and personal development contexts. The phrase 核心竞争力 (core competitiveness or core competency) is a key term in business strategy.

Memory Hook

竞争 means "competition" and 力 means "power/strength": 竞争力 is the power to compete, your competitive muscle.