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门将
ménjiàng
Description
门将是足球比赛里守门的人，他站在球门前，不让别的队进球。
The 门将 is the person who guards the goal in a soccer match, standing in front of the goal to prevent the other team from scoring.
Meanings
门将ménjiàng
goalkeeper (in soccer or hockey)
这个门将很厉害，挡住了很多球。
This goalkeeper is very skilled and blocked many shots.
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Notes
- Etymology
门 'gate/goal' + 将 'general', literally 'goal general', i.e. the one guarding the goal.
- Nuance
门将 and 守门员 both mean goalkeeper; 门将 sounds slightly more formal or journalistic.
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