竞争

• 拼音: jìng zhēng
• 汉字拆解: 竞 = 立 (stand) + 兄 × 2, depicting competition; 争 = 爪 (claw) + 彐, originally showing hands fighting over something

含义

To compete; competition. Refers to rivalry or the act of competing for advantage.

Broader than 竞赛, used for ongoing competition in business, markets, relationships, or any situation involving rivalry. Often implies a struggle for resources, positions, or success rather than a single organized event.

例句

1. 现在就业市场竞争非常激烈，找工作不容易。
2. 这两家公司在智能手机市场上竞争了十多年。
3. 良性竞争可以促进行业的发展和创新。

用法指南

语境: business, workplace, academic, everyday

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 我们要提高竞争力才能生存下去。(We must increase our competitiveness to survive.)
• 他们是竞争对手，也是好朋友。(They are competitors and also good friends.)

错误说法

• 明天的跑步竞争你参加吗？(For a specific race event, use 比赛 — 竞争 refers to ongoing rivalry, not single events)

起源与历史

竞 (jìng, compete) + 争 (zhēng, fight/contend). The combination emphasizes striving and contending for something.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal