English–Chinese
“athlete” in Chinese
How to say “athlete” in Chinese
“Athlete” in Chinese is 选手 (xuǎn shǒu).
A chosen competitor whose ability is tested against others for a measured result.
Example sentences with 选手
参赛选手要提前到场。cān sài xuán shǒu yào tí qián dào chǎng
A competing athlete must arrive at the venue early.
Tips for using 选手
- In everyday reports, the word can cover school, amateur, professional, and video-game competitions, so its setting comes from context rather than from the noun itself.
Other Chinese words for “athlete”
运动员每天早上跑步训练。yùn dòng yuán měi tiān zǎo shàng pǎo bù xùn liàn
The athlete runs every morning to train.