🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

公平竞争

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gōngpíng jìngzhēng

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Fairplay/ˈfɛər.pleɪ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"体育精神的核心在于公平竞争。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Respect for the rules or guidelines of a game, contest, or situation, and treating opponents or participants fairly and honestly.

    "The referee emphasized the importance of good sportsmanship and fairplay throughout the tournament."
  2. 2

    Impartial, just, and equitable treatment of people in any sphere of life.

    "Negotiating a fairplay agreement between employers and employees ensures long-term workplace harmony."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the combination of the Middle English adjective 'fair' (meaning honest, equitable, or free from bias) and the noun 'play' (referring to game, action, or activity). Originally emerging in the late 16th century within sports contexts, it evolved metaphorically to describe ethical conduct, justice, and rules adherence in broader social, legal, and commercial interactions.

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