争
zhēng
Meaning
- to strive for
- to vie for
- to argue or debate
Definition
争夺；竞争；力求获得或达到。
to contend; to compete; to strive for.
Usage
表示双方或多方为了获得同一目标而进行的竞争或斗争。
Indicates competition or struggle between two or more parties for a common goal.
Examples
- 1 他们在比赛中争冠军。 (They are competing for the championship in the match.)
- 2 不要为小事争吵。 (Don't quarrel over trivial matters.)
- 3 他争分夺秒地工作。 (He works against the clock.)
- 4 两家公司争市场份额。 (The two companies are vying for market share.)
- 5 孩子们争着要玩具。 (The children are scrambling for toys.)
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