ceon4 waan4 coi3循環賽循环赛
Jyutpingceon4 waan4 coi3
Yalechèuhn wàahn choi
Definition
Round-robin tournament; a tournament format where every competitor plays against all others.
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How it's used
Refers to a specific tournament structure where every participant plays against every other participant at least once. It is commonly contrasted with 淘汰賽, which is a single or double elimination format. Sports enthusiasts often use this term when discussing league tables or group stages in major events.
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coeng4場chèunghExamples
This competition is being held in a round-robin format.
Do you think a round-robin is better than a knockout tournament?
Related words
Common phrases
to hold a round-robin tournament
round-robin system
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
