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罚球
fáqiú
Description
“罚球”是打篮球时用的词。当有人犯规以后，另一个队的人可以站在线后面，一个人投球。
"罚球" is a term used in basketball. When someone commits a foul, a player from the other team can stand behind the line and take a shot.
Meanings
罚球fáqiú
free throw (in basketball)
他罚球投进了两个。
He made two free throws.
罚球fáqiú
penalty kick or shot (in sports)
这个罚球很重要。
This free throw is important.
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Notes
- Etymology
罚 (punish/penalty) + 球 (ball), literally a 'penalty ball' awarded after a foul.
- Nuance
usually means basketball free throw; context decides if it's a soccer penalty.
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