抢答 (qiāng) — to race to be the first to answer (a question in a competition or quiz)

Definition

A compound verb meaning to rush or fight to be the first to answer, usually in a quiz or game show. Implies competing against others to hit the buzzer or speak up first.

verb
to race to be the first to answer (a question in a competition or quiz)

Examples

  • 抢答
    Tā zài bǐ sài zhōng dì yī gè qiāng.
    He was the first to answer in the competition.
  • 抢答
    Lǎo shī de wèn tí hái méi shuō wán, tā jiù qiāng le.
    Before the teacher even finished asking the question, he answered.
  • 抢答
    Cān sài zhě yí àn líng jiù qiāng.
    As soon as the contestant presses the buzzer, they answer.

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