参赛 cānsài to compete
to compete; to take part in a competition
How to remember 参赛: 参 take part + 赛 compete = to compete.
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How it is used
- A verb specifically meaning to enter/compete in a contest, distinct from general 参加 cānjiā "take part in."
- Common in sports and competition reporting: 参赛选手 (cānsài xuǎnshǒu) the competing athletes/contestants, 参赛队伍 (cānsài duìwu) competing teams.
- Formal/written register - news and event announcements rather than casual chat.