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排球
páiqiú
Description
排球是一种球类运动，两队人在球网两边打球，用手把球打过网。
"排球" is a ball sport where two teams play on either side of a net, hitting the ball over with their hands.
排球也可以指打这种运动时用的球。
"排球" can also refer to the ball used in this sport.
Meanings
排球páiqiú
volleyball (the sport)
我们下午一起去打排球吧。
Let's play volleyball together this afternoon.
排球páiqiú
a volleyball (the ball)
这个排球是新买的。
This volleyball is newly bought.
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Notes
- Etymology
排 'to push/line up' + 球 'ball', describing the pushing motion used to hit the ball.
- Nuance
use 打排球 for 'play volleyball'; the verb 打 pairs with most ball sports.
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