争

爭

zhēng

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frequent character

contend, dispute, fight, strive

verb

Example Sentences

他和朋友们在比赛中争第一。

tā hé péngyǒu mén zài bǐsài zhōng zhēng dìyī 。

He is contending for first place in the competition with his friends.

他们为了奖金而争。

tāmen wèile jiǎngjīn ér zhēng 。

They are fighting for the prize money.

在会上，大家争论很多问题。

zài huì shàng ， dàjiā zhēnglùn hěnduō wèntí 。

At the meeting, everyone disputed many issues.

Words with similar meanings

竞争jìngzhēng

This term emphasizes the aspect of rivalry and competition, particularly in a formal or structured setting.

斗争dòuzhēng

This word suggests a more intense or prolonged effort, often involving conflict or hardship.

争夺zhēngduó

This term specifically refers to competing for something that is being kept or held by someone else.

Words Starting With 争

争取zhēng qǔ

to fight for; to strive for; to win over

争论zhēng lùn

"to argue; to debate; to contend; argument; contention; controversy; debate

争先恐后zhēng xiān kǒng hòu

striving to be first and fearing to be last (idiom); outdoing one another

争夺zhēng duó

fight over; contest; vie over

争气zhēng qì

to work hard for sth; to resolve on improvement; determined not to fall short

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