The Chinese word 运动 means “sports” or “physical exercise”. It can also refer to “movement” or “motion” in a broader sense. This word is commonly used in the context of discussing various types of sports or physical activities, such as basketball, running, or yoga. It can also be used to describe a more general commitment to an active lifestyle, such as a regular exercise routine. Overall, 运动 is an important concept in Chinese culture, as physical fitness and health are highly valued.
Translation
Noun: movement, sports
Verb: to move about
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我每天都会运动半个小时 | wǒ měitiān dōu huì yùndòng bàn gè xiǎoshí | I exercise for half an hour every day |
| 运动能够帮助我们保持健康 | yùndòng nénggòu bāngzhù wǒmen bǎochí jiànkāng | Exercise can help us maintain our health |
| 我最喜欢的运动是游泳 | wǒ zuì xǐhuān de yùndòng shì yóuyǒng | My favorite sport is swimming |
| 她每周都会去健身房运动 | tā měi zhōu dōu huì qù jiànshēnfáng yùndòng | She goes to the gym to exercise every week |
| 运动可以减轻压力 | yùndòng kěyǐ jiǎnqīng yālì | Exercise can reduce stress |
| 足球是一项很受欢迎的运动 | zúqiú shì yī xiàng hěn shòu huānyíng de yùndòng | Football is a very popular sport |
| 我喜欢户外运动，比如爬山和骑自行车 | wǒ xǐhuān hùwài yùndòng, bǐrú páshān hé qí zìxíngchē | I like outdoor sports, such as hiking and cycling |
HSK
运动 is part of HSK Level 2 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.
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