角逐 juézhú to tussle
to tussle; to contend; to contest
How to remember 角逐: 角 horn + 逐 to pursue = to tussle.
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How it is used
- To compete/contend fiercely for a prize or position - 角逐冠军 (juézhú guànjūn) vie for the championship; 角逐总统 (juézhú zǒngtǒng) run for president.
- 角 is read jué here (to contend), not jiǎo. Formal/media register for high-stakes rivalry.
- Stronger and more combative than 竞争 (jìngzhēng, to compete).