HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
竞 — to compete
- Reading
- jìng
- Meaning
- to compete; to contend
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
竞 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is jìng and it means to compete; to contend. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
竞 appears in everyday chinese words such as 竞争 (compete, competition), 竞赛 (competition, race) and 竞技 (competition, athletics).
Chinese words containing 竞
Frequently asked questions
What does 竞 mean in Chinese?
竞 means to compete; to contend in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 竞 read?
竞 is read jìng. Reading it inside real words — 竞争 and 竞赛 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 竞 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 竞 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 竞 in a word?
A common word containing 竞 is 竞争 (jìng zhēng) — "compete, competition". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 竞 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 竞 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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