四强

四強

sìqiáng

noun

Meanings

1 top four
2 semi-finalists
3 final four

Characters

Examples

中国队闯入了世界杯四强。

Zhōngguó duì chuǎngrùle Shìjièbēi sìqiáng.

The Chinese team made it to the World Cup semifinals.

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.

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