比试 bǐshi to have a competition
to have a competition; to measure with one's hand or arm; to make a gesture of measuring
How to remember 比试: 比 compare + 试 try = to have a competition.
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How it is used
- 'To have a contest, match skills' - 比试比试 (bǐshi bǐshi) let's have a go/compete.
- Colloquial; a friendly measuring of skill between people (martial arts, games).
- Also 'to gesture measuring' with the hands; 试 toneless (bǐshi).