bei2 ping3比拼
Jyutpingbei2 ping3
Yalebéi ping
Definition
To compete or strive against others.
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How it's used
Focuses on the active process of comparing skills or strength against someone else, often implying a sense of rivalry or a contest. It is frequently used in contexts involving sports, academic performance, or business competition. Unlike the more general word 比賽, which often refers to a formal event, this emphasizes the act of striving or matching up against an opponent.
Examples
In what aspect do you guys want to compete?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean comparing two inanimate objects, such as comparing prices or quality of products, where 比較 is the correct choice instead.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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