How common it is
球 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say qiú slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
球表示球类东西，也常用于运动。
qiú biǎo shì qiú lèi dōng xī， yě cháng yòng yú yùn dòng。
球 means a ball and is also used for sports.
Context note
球常出现在踢球、打球和玩游戏里。
qiú cháng chū xiàn zài tī qiú 、 dǎ qiú hé wán yóu xì lǐ。
球 often appears when playing sports or games.
5 examples
我有一个球。
wǒ yǒu yí gè qiú。
I have a ball.
我们一起踢球。
wǒ men yì qǐ tī qiú。
We play soccer together.
球滚到桌子下面了。
qiú gǔn dào zhuō zi xià miàn le。
The ball rolled under the table.
这个球很软。
zhè ge qiú hěn ruǎn。
This ball is soft.
弟弟喜欢打球。
dì di xǐ huan dǎ qiú。
My younger brother likes ball games.
5 mini stories
下午我们在操场上踢球。大家都跑得很快。
xià wǔ wǒ men zài cāo chǎng shàng tī qiú。 dà jiā dōu pǎo dé hěn kuài。
In the afternoon we play soccer on the playground. Everyone runs very fast.
球滚进草丛里了。我们一起去找。
qiú gǔn jìn cǎo cóng lǐ le。 wǒ men yì qǐ qù zhǎo。
The ball rolled into the grass. We went to look for it together.
爸爸买了一个新球。弟弟高兴得跳起来。
bà ba mǎi le yí gè xīn qiú。 dì di gāo xìng dé tiào qǐ lái。
Dad bought a new ball. My younger brother jumped with joy.
老师说玩球要注意安全。不要推人。
lǎo shī shuō wán qiú yào zhù yì ān quán。 bú yào tuī rén。
The teacher said to be safe when playing ball. Do not push people.
这个球很轻。小朋友拿起来很容易。
zhè ge qiú hěn qīng。 xiǎo péng yǒu ná qǐ lái hěn róng yì。
This ball is very light. Children can pick it up easily.