Definitions
(verb)
to compete; to contend
Etymology
Simplified form of 競. Pictograph of two people side-by-side competing with each other.
About
The character "竞" is the simplified form of "競", which in its traditional structure features two "竟" components placed side by side, derived from the concept of mutual contention or rivalry. The element "竟" on its own carries the meaning of to finish or reach a limit, but when duplicated it emphasizes a competitive interaction between entities. The simplified form "竞" structurally condenses this into the components "立" and "兄", a reduction that serves as a graphic abbreviation without etymological connection to the original duplication. Historically, the character has consistently denoted competition, though its application has widened from specific references to verbal debates or contests to encompass a broad range of competitive activities.
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我喜欢参加竞赛。
他们竞争得很激烈。
竞走是一项奥运项目。
公司之间的竞争促进了创新。
在激烈的市场竞争中，企业必须不断改进。
竞标过程需要严格遵守规定。
生物进化中的竞争是自然选择的核心。
在全球经济竞合背景下，各国需加强合作。