Definition

1. Verb phrase:
   • To compete for a prize/award: To strive against others to win a trophy, title, or other form of recognition in a contest, competition, or tournament.

Usage Examples

• Verb phrase:
  • Hai đội bóng đang tranh giải vô địch. (The two football teams are competing for the championship title.)
  • Nhiều nghệ sĩ tài năng tranh giải tại liên hoan phim. (Many talented artists compete for awards at the film festival.)
  • Họ tranh giải nhất trong cuộc thi hùng biện. (They competed for first prize in the oratory contest.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase often implies a formal, structured competition with a specific reward for the winner(s). It is commonly used in contexts like sports, arts, academics, and games.

Variants and Related Words

• Tranh giải nhất/giải nhì/giải ba: To compete for first/second/third prize.
• Tranh chức vô địch: To compete for the championship (a specific type of prize/title).

Synonyms

• Contend for a prize: To struggle in rivalry for an award.
• Vie for an award: To compete eagerly for a trophy or honor.
• Compete for a title: To take part in a contest aiming to win a specific designation (e.g., champion).

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Tranh giải quán quân: To compete for the championship/the top winner's title.
  • Các thí sinh đều muốn tranh giải quán quân. (All the contestants want to compete for the championship.)