挑战 tiǎozhàn to challenge
to challenge; to take on a challenge; a challenge
How to remember 挑战: 挑 to select + 战 war = to challenge.
Characters
How it is used
- A challenge; to challenge - 面对挑战 (miànduì tiǎozhàn) face a challenge; 挑战自我 challenge oneself.
- Both noun (a difficult test) and verb (to challenge/defy). Note 挑 is tiǎo (third tone) here, not tiāo. 充满挑战 = full of challenges.
- Distinguish from 挑选 where 挑 is tiāo - same character, different tone and meaning.
Example sentences
- 这是一个巨大的挑战。 Zhèshì yígè jùdà de tiǎozhàn.That's a huge challenge.
- 没有挑战就没有收获。 Méiyǒu tiǎozhàn jiù méiyǒu shōuhuò.Nothing ventured, nothing gained.