Writing
比试 (bǐ shi) — how to say "to compete" in Chinese
比试
To compete, to contend
verb
Character composition
比
to compare
试
to test
Radicals / Keys
比
Compare
#81 · bǐ · 4 strokes
言
Speech
#149 · yán · 7 strokes
Collocations
比试高低
bǐ shi gāo dī
to compete for superiority
Examples
他们决定在操场上比试跑步。
They decided to have a running contest on the playground.
我们来比试一下。
Let's have a contest.
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Frequently asked questions
How to say compete in Chinese?
"to compete" in Chinese is 比试 (bǐ shi).
What does 比试 mean in English?
比试 (bǐ shi) means "To compete, to contend".
How is 比试 pronounced?
It is pronounced bǐ shi (written as bi shi, bishi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to compete" in Chinese characters?
It is written 比试: 比 has 4 strokes, 试 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 比试?
比试 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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