English–Chinese

“rugby” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyingǎn lǎn qiú

Example

我喜欢橄榄球。wǒ xǐ huān gán lǎn qiú

I like rugby.

Illustration for 橄榄球 (rugby)

How to say “rugby” in Chinese

“Rugby” in Chinese is 橄榄球 (gǎn lǎn qiú).

A physical team game in which possession of a long oval ball helps a side advance and score.

Full entry for 橄榄球: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 橄榄球

哥哥参加了橄榄球比赛。gē gē cān jiā le gán lǎn qiú bǐ sài

My older brother took part in a rugby match.

Tips for using 橄榄球

  • Sports reports may connect this word with the Rugby World Cup, giving it a familiar international sports context.

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