赛
compete; match; sacrifice; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 13 examplesverb
to compete; to race; to match
neutralUsed for various competitive activities, including sports, arts, and skills.
I will take part in the school running race tomorrow.
This poetry competition has attracted many literary lovers.
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The FIFA World Cup is one of the most popular sports events globally.
Their school holds a singing competition every year.
The prize money for this esports competition reaches one million yuan.
verb
to match; to outdo; to compare favorably
neutralUsed to compare two people or things, often to show one is better than the other.
This young chef's cooking skills outmatch those of senior chefs.
Her singing voice matches or even surpasses that of professional singers.
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The performance of this new smartphone surpasses many models at the same price point.
He works as hard as or even harder than young people.
The scenery of this scenic spot surpasses many internet-famous check-in spots.
noun
sacrificial offering to gods for blessings
archaicA superstitious traditional folk custom, now rarely used in formal contexts.
Ancient villagers would hold sacrificial ceremonies after harvest to thank the gods.
This small town retains the traditional folk custom of sacrificing to gods.
proper noun
surname Sai
neutralA rare Chinese family name.
Mr. Sai is my college classmate.