bei2 coi3比賽比赛
Jyutpingbei2 coi3
Yalebéi choi
Definition
Competition, match, or contest used to determine the relative skill of two or more parties.
neutralsportsdaily actions
How it's used
Refers to both organized sporting events and general contests of skill. When used as a verb, it often takes the form 比賽緊 to indicate an ongoing event. It is frequently paired with the measure word 場 for matches or games.
Measure word
coeng4場chèunghExamples
Do you have a competition tomorrow?
This match is really exciting.
Related words
Common phrases
participate in a competition
won the competition
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a direct verb for comparing two things in a casual sense, as that is better expressed by using 比較 or 鬥.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
