Chinese

zúqiú
Meaning: soccer; football
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

足
球

Example sentences

He has liked playing soccer since he was a child and dreams of becoming a professional player.
這場足球比賽的競爭非常激烈。
这场足球比赛的竞争非常激烈。
The competition in this football match is very intense.
學校有一個足球俱樂部。
学校有一个足球俱乐部。
The school has a soccer club.
他是一個足球迷。
他是一个足球迷。
He is a soccer fan.
我弟弟喜歡踢足球。
我弟弟喜欢踢足球。
My younger brother likes playing football.
他正在踢足球。
He is playing soccer.
足球場上擠滿了狂熱的球迷。
足球场上挤满了狂热的球迷。
The football field was packed with frantic fans.
這場足球賽的最後比分是二比一。
这场足球赛的最后比分是二比一。
The final score of this football match was two to one.
在這場足球賽中,守門員的防守非常嚴密。
在这场足球赛中,守门员的防守非常严密。
In this football match, the goalkeeper's defense was very tight.
孩子們在公園的草坪上踢足球。
孩子们在公园的草坪上踢足球。
Children are playing soccer on the lawn in the park.

Usage Notes

Refers to the sport played with the feet and the ball itself.

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