English–Chinese
“foul” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinfàn guī
Example
他在比赛中犯规，被罚下场。tā zài bǐ sài zhōng fàn guī bèi fá xià chǎng
He fouled during the game and was sent off.
How to say “foul” in Chinese
“Foul” in Chinese is 犯规 (fàn guī).
A move in a contest that crosses the agreed boundary of fair play and brings a penalty.
Example sentences with 犯规
他因为累计犯规，被联盟停赛两场。tā yīn wèi lěi jì fàn guī bèi lián méng tíng sài liáng chǎng
Because he accumulated fouls, the league suspended him for two games.
Tips for using 犯规
- In play-by-play language, this verb often appears before a result such as a penalty or dismissal, helping listeners connect the action with the official consequence.