竞争 (jìngzhēng) — competition; to compete

竞争 (jìngzhēng)

竞争 refers to the act of competing against others for a limited resource, goal, or position, and is a central concept in economics, business, and social science.

Meanings

1. [verb] to compete; to contend
2. [noun] competition; rivalry; contest

Example Sentences

全球市场上的竞争越来越激烈，企业压力与日俱增。 Quánqiú shìchǎng shàng de jìngzhēng yuèlái yuè jīliè, qǐyè yālì yǔ rì jù zēng. Competition in the global market is getting fiercer, and pressure on enterprises is growing day by day.

这两家公司在智能手机领域展开了激烈的竞争。 Zhè liǎng jiā gōngsī zài zhìnéng shǒujī lǐngyù zhǎnkāi le jīliè de jìngzhēng. The two companies have engaged in fierce competition in the smartphone sector.

公平竞争的市场环境有利于激励企业不断创新。 Gōngpíng jìngzhēng de shìchǎng huánjìng yǒulì yú jīlì qǐyè bùduàn chuàngxīn. A fair competitive market environment is conducive to encouraging enterprises to keep innovating.

他们为了争夺那个职位展开了激烈的竞争。 Tāmen wèile zhēngduó nàge zhíwèi zhǎnkāi le jīliè de jìngzhēng. They engaged in fierce competition to vie for that position.

在全球化背景下，各国之间的竞争已经超越了经济领域。 Zài quánqiúhuà bèijǐng xià, gèguó zhījiān de jìngzhēng yǐjīng chāoyuè le jīngjì lǐngyù. In the context of globalization, competition between countries has already transcended the economic domain.

适度的竞争有助于提高学生的学习动力和效率。 Shìdù de jìngzhēng yǒuzhù yú tígāo xuéshēng de xuéxí dònglì hé xiàolǜ. Moderate competition helps improve students' learning motivation and efficiency.

Collocations

Usage Notes

竞争 is both a verb and a noun. As a noun, it often appears in structures like 激烈的竞争 (fierce competition) or 市场竞争 (market competition). The derived noun 竞争力 (competitiveness) is especially common in economics and business.

Compare with 比赛 (bǐsài), which refers to formal contests or games. 竞争 is broader and can apply to markets, careers, or geopolitics, while 比赛 specifically implies an event with rules and a declared winner.

Memory Hook

竞 (to compete/rival) + 争 (to strive/contest) -- striving and competing against others -- competition.