ging6 coi3競賽竞赛
Jyutpingging6 coi3
Yalegihng choi
Definition
Competition or race where individuals or teams vie in a skill or sport.
neutralschoolwork
How it's used
Refers specifically to formal or organized events where participants vie for a ranking or prize. It carries a more serious and structured tone compared to casual games or friendly matches. It is frequently used in academic or professional contexts rather than everyday social interactions.
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coeng4場chèunghExamples
They participated in a math competition.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual games or recreational activities between friends, as it sounds overly formal and stiff. Use 比賽 instead for general contexts involving sports or games.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
