zok3 coi3作賽作赛
Jyutpingzok3 coi3
Yalejok choi
Definition
To compete; participate in a competition
colloquialsports
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of entering or engaging in a competitive event rather than the general concept of competition. It is frequently used in sports reporting or formal contexts involving tournaments, though it remains perfectly natural in casual conversation when discussing upcoming matches.
Examples
keoi5 dei6 ting1 jat6 wui6 ji5 heoi3 zok3 coi3
佢哋聽日會去作賽。
They will go to compete tomorrow.
nei5 zeon2 bei6 hou2 zok3 coi3 mei6 aa4
你準備好作賽未呀？
Are you ready to compete yet?
Related words
Common phrases
zeon2 bei6 zok3 coi3
準備作賽
prepare to compete
zing3 sik1 zok3 coi3
正式作賽
officially compete
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean competing against someone in a general sense, such as in business or daily life, where 競爭 is more appropriate. 作賽 implies a structured event or a specific game.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- 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.
