四强

四強

sìqiáng

noun

Meanings

1 top four
2 semi-finalists
3 final four

Characters

Examples

HSK 5

这四所大学是国内的四强。

Zhè sì suǒ dàxué shì guónèi de sìqiáng.

These four universities are the top four in the country.

HSK 6

中国队闯入了世界杯四强。

Zhōngguó Duì chuǎngrù le Shìjièbēi sìqiáng.

The Chinese team made it to the World Cup semifinals.

Tips

usage

Tournament bracket vocabulary: 八强 (quarterfinals, top 8), 四强 (semifinals, top 4), 决赛 (final). Omnipresent in Chinese sports commentary.

Stroke Order

四 sì

强 qiáng