tỉ thí
Definition
- Verb:
- To compete directly / to have a contest: The primary meaning of "tỉ thí" is to engage in a direct competition or contest, often to determine who is superior, especially in martial arts, sports, or games of skill.
- To measure oneself against an opponent: It implies a face-to-face challenge where individuals or parties test their abilities against each other.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Hai võ sĩ quyết định tỉ thí trên võ đài. (The two martial artists decided to compete directly on the ring.)
- Họ tỉ thí cờ vua trong ba giờ đồng hồ. (They contested in chess for three hours.)
Advanced Usage
- While traditionally associated with martial contests like ungloved boxing (quyền Anh), modern usage can extend to any direct, formal competition of skill or strength.
- Hai công ty tỉ thí trên thị trường bằng những sản phẩm mới. (The two companies are competing directly in the market with new products.)
Variants and Related Words
Thi đấu (v): to compete, to play a match. This is a more common, general term for competition.
- Hai đội sẽ thi đấu vào chủ nhật. (The two teams will compete on Sunday.)
Tranh tài (v): to contend, to vie in displaying talent.
- Các nghệ sĩ trẻ tranh tài tại cuộc thi. (The young artists vied for supremacy at the competition.)
Synonyms
- Contest: to engage in a competition to win a prize or prove superiority.
- Compete: to strive against another or others to attain a goal.
- Vie: to compete eagerly with someone for something.
Related Idioms
- Tay đôi tỉ thí: a direct, one-on-one contest.
- Trận đấu này là một cuộc tay đôi tỉ thí đầy căng thẳng. (This match is a tense, one-on-one contest.)