争夺

• 拼音: zhēng duó
• 汉字拆解: 争 = 爪 (claw) + 手 (hand), fighting over something; 夺 = 大 (big) + 寸 (measure) simplified

含义

To fight for; to compete fiercely for possession or control of something.

Implies intense competition or struggle, often for limited resources, positions, or prizes. Common in contexts of sports championships, market share, territorial disputes, or custody battles. Stronger than simple 竞争 (competition).

例句

1. 两支球队正在争夺本赛季的联赛冠军。
2. 各大科技公司都在争夺人工智能领域的市场份额。
3. 历史上，这片土地曾被多个国家争夺。

用法指南

语境: competition, sports, business

语气: intense

正确说法

• 他们在争夺第一名的位置。(They are fighting for first place.)
• 市场争夺战越来越激烈了。(The battle for market share is getting increasingly fierce.)

错误说法

• 我们在争夺友谊。(Awkward — 争夺 is for competition, not cooperative relationships)

起源与历史

Compound of 争 (compete, fight for) and 夺 (seize, take by force). Together they emphasize fierce competition to gain control.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal