挑战

• 拼音: tiǎo zhàn
• 汉字拆解: 挑 = 扌(hand) + 兆 (phonetic); 战 = 戈(spear) + simplified phonetic component

含义

Challenge; to challenge; a demanding task that tests one's abilities.

Used as both a noun (a challenge) and a verb (to challenge someone or something). Carries a broadly positive connotation of pushing oneself or others to grow. Common in competitive sports, self-improvement, and workplace contexts.

例句

1. 这次考试对她来说是一个很大的挑战。
2. 他决定挑战自己，报名参加了马拉松比赛。
3. 面对新的挑战，团队没有退缩，而是积极想办法解决。

用法指南

语境: sports, work, education

语气: motivating

正确说法

• 这项工作充满挑战，但很有意义。(This job is full of challenges, but very meaningful.)
• 我想挑战一下自己的极限。(I want to challenge my own limits.)

错误说法

• 挑战朋友吃饭 — 挑战 here is odd; use 邀请 (invite) for friendly outings rather than 挑战, which implies competition or difficulty.

起源与历史

Compound of 挑 (tiǎo, to provoke/stir up) and 战 (battle/fight), originally meaning to provoke a fight. Now broadly means any demanding test or provocation to compete.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal