接力赛

接力賽

jiēlìsài

noun #28,000

Measure Word

一场接力赛 chǎng

Meanings

1 relay race

Characters

to receive; to connect; to pass on

strength; power

competition; race; match

Examples

中国队在接力赛中获得了金牌。

Zhōngguó duì zài jiēlìsài zhōng huòdé le jīnpái.

The Chinese team won the gold medal in the relay race.

四百米接力赛是奥运会的热门项目。

Sìbǎi mǐ jiēlìsài shì Àoyùnhuì de rèmén xiàngmù.

The 400-meter relay race is a popular event at the Olympics.

Tips

memory

接力 = 'connect + strength' - passing strength from one runner to the next. 赛 = competition. Picture a baton transferring power.

Stroke Order

接 jiē

力 lì

赛 sài