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球
qiú
Description
“球”是圆圆的东西，我们可以用手拿，也可以用脚踢。
"球" is a round object that we can hold with our hands or kick with our feet.
很多运动都要用球，比如足球和篮球。
Many sports use a "球", such as soccer and basketball.
Meanings
球qiú
ball; a round object used in games
我们在公园里玩球。
We play ball in the park.
球qiú
sphere; globe-shaped thing
地球是一个很大的球。
The Earth is a very big ball.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally a jade ornament, now mainly means 'ball' or 'sphere'.
- Nuance
appears in many sport names, e.g. 足球 (soccer), 篮球 (basketball).
In videos
“如果要吃这个芝麻球的话呢”
“其实我也不算是一个球迷，我不是特别懂球。”
“比如说像这个这个东西叫做扔药球”
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