contend for; compete fiercely for
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to contend for; to compete fiercely for; to vie for
Often used in contexts of competition, conflict, or strategy where resources, positions, or opportunities are limited.
Liǎng两
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
zhèng正
zài在
jī激
liè烈
zhēng争
duó夺
shì市
chǎng场
fèn份
é额
。
The two companies are fiercely competing for market share.
Bǐ比
sài赛
zhōng中
，
shuāng双
fāng方
qiú球
yuán员
dōu都
zài在
quán全
lì力
zhēng争
duó夺
qiú球
quán权
。
During the game, players from both sides are giving their all to vie for possession of the ball.
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Tā他
men们
wèi为
le了
jì继
chéng承
quán权
ér而
hù互
xiāng相
zhēng争
duó夺
。
They are contending with each other for the inheritance rights.
Zhè这
piàn片
tǔ土
dì地
lì历
shǐ史
shàng上
céng曾
bèi被
duō多
gè个
guó国
jiā家
zhēng争
duó夺
。
This piece of land has been contested by multiple countries throughout history.