Chinese

qiú
Meaning: ball; sphere; globe
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

球

Example sentences

He likes to play ball with his friends.
這場比賽非常精彩,尤其是最後一球。
这场比赛非常精彩,尤其是最后一球。
This match was very exciting, especially the last ball.
這次的體育競賽包括田徑、球類、游泳等項目。
这次的体育竞赛包括田径、球类、游泳等项目。
This sports competition includes events such as track and field, ball games, and swimming.
他向籃框投了一個球。
他向篮框投了一个球。
He threw a ball toward the hoop.
這場球賽非常精彩。
这场球赛非常精彩。
This ball game was very exciting.
他把球拋向空中。
他把球抛向空中。
He threw the ball into the air.
他從池塘裡撈起了一隻球。
他从池塘里捞起了一只球。
He fished a ball out of the pond.
他用力把手中的球甩了出去。
He threw the ball in his hand with force.
這顆球沿著山坡向下滾動。
这颗球沿著山坡向下滚动。
The ball rolled down the hillside.
裁判判定這球出界。
裁判判定这球出界。
The referee judged that the ball was out of bounds.

Usage Notes

Refers to round objects, balls used in sports, or the Earth.

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