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球
qiú
Description
“球”是一个圆形的东西，很多运动都要用到它，比如足球、篮球。
"球" is a round object used in many sports, such as soccer and basketball.
我们也用“球”来说球类运动，比如“我喜欢打球”。
We also use "球" to refer to ball sports, for example, "I like playing ball."
Meanings
球qiú
ball (round object used in sports)
这个球是红色的。
This ball is red.
打球dǎ qiú
to play ball games
周末我和朋友去打球。
I play ball with friends on weekends.
球qiú
sphere; globe; round shape
地球是一个大球。
The Earth is a big ball.
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Notes
- Etymology
球 combines the jade radical 王(玉) with 求; originally meant a round jade, now any ball or sphere.
- Nuance
as a verb phrase 打球 means to play ball sports like basketball or table tennis.
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