thi đấu
Definition
Verb:
- To compete: To take part in a structured contest or match, typically in sports or games, where individuals or teams strive to win or achieve a superior result.
- To play (a match/game): To engage in a specific sporting contest or fixture.
Noun (less common, often in compound forms):
- Competition: Refers to the contest or match itself.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Hai đội sẽ thi đấu vào Chủ nhật. (The two teams will compete on Sunday.)
- Cô ấy thi đấu quần vợt rất chuyên nghiệp. (She plays tennis very professionally.)
- Noun (contextual):
- Cuộc thi đấu này rất quan trọng. (This competition is very important.)
Advanced Usage
"thi đấu thể thao": to compete in sports.
- Anh ấy đã thi đấu thể thao từ khi còn nhỏ. (He has competed in sports since he was a child.)
"thi đấu tay đôi": to have a one-on-one duel or match.
- Hai kỳ thủ thi đấu tay đôi. (The two chess players had a one-on-one match.)
Variants and Related Words
Đấu (v): to fight, to duel; a simpler or more general verb for contending.
- Họ đấu kiếm với nhau. (They fence with each other.)
Cuộc thi đấu (n): a competition, a match.
- Cuộc thi đấu đã kết thúc với tỷ số hòa. (The match ended in a draw.)
Vận động viên thi đấu (n): a competing athlete.
- Các vận động viên thi đấu đã có mặt trên sân. (The competing athletes were on the field.)
Synonyms
- Compete: To strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.
- Contend: To struggle or vie in rivalry.
- Play (in a match): To participate in a game or sport.
Related Idioms and Phrases
Thi đấu hết mình: to compete with all one's heart, to give it one's all.
- Dù thua, họ cũng đã thi đấu hết mình. (Even though they lost, they competed with all their heart.)
Tinh thần thi đấu: competitive spirit.
- Đội bóng có tinh thần thi đấu cao. (The team has a high competitive spirit.)