How to Say ‘Challenge’ in Simplified Chinese
挑战
tiǎo zhàn
[tiǎozhàn]
💬 Usage Tip: [挑战] can be a noun or a verb: "a challenge" or "to challenge." For example, [挑战自己] means "challenge yourself."
🇨🇳 In China: In flirting, [挑战] can sound playful and confident if the mood is already light. If said too early or too seriously, it may come off as trying too hard.
Phrase Breakdown
挑战
tiǎo zhàn
[tiǎozhàn]
challenge
An invitation to take part in a contest or competition, especially a duel.
他为自己设定了一个挑战。
He set a challenge for himself.
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