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How do you say "tournament" in Chinese?
锦标赛
jǐn biāo sài
In Chinese, "tournament" is 锦标赛 (jǐn biāo sài).
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Pronunciation
Pronounce this as "jǐn biāo sài": "jǐn" is dipping down and curling back up (tone 3); "biāo" is flat and level, held steady (tone 1), and finally "sài" is falling fast and sharp, like a command (tone 4).
Writing and usage
锦标赛 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
他参加了国际象棋比赛。
tā cān jiā le guó jì xiàng qí bǐ sài 。
He entered the chess tournament.
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How to remember 锦标赛
Whisper "jǐn biāo sài" to yourself while picturing the word in action — that pairing helps "锦标赛" (jǐn biāo sài) stay put.
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- chess 国际象棋
- puzzle 谜题
- painting 绘画
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Questions about 锦标赛
How do you pronounce 锦标赛?
Pronounce this as "jǐn biāo sài": "jǐn" is dipping down and curling back up (tone 3); "biāo" is flat and level, held steady (tone 1), and finally "sài" is falling fast and sharp, like a command (tone 4).
Is 锦标赛 formal or casual?
锦标赛 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 锦标赛 used in Chinese?
锦标赛 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 他参加了国际象棋比赛。 (He entered the chess tournament.).
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