HSK · Level 17
135 words
Chinese word
举重
Pronunciation
Pinyinjǔ zhòng
Meaning
- nounweightlifting
Example
她从小就开始练举重。tā cóng xiǎo jiù kāi shǐ liàn jǔ zhòng
She began weightlifting as a child.
More examples
运动员需要反复练习举重动作以保持技术。yùn dòng yuán xū yào fǎn fù liàn xí jǔ zhòng dòng zuò yǐ bǎo chí jì shù
Athletes need to repeatedly practice weightlifting movements to maintain their technique.
Core concept
The focused practice of lifting a barbell to test strength, whether in a gym session or an organized competition.
Common phrases
举重项目jǔ zhòng xiàng mù
weightlifting event
举重台jǔ zhòng tái
weightlifting platform
举重动作jǔ zhòng dòng zuò
weightlifting movement
举重纪录jǔ zhòng jì lù
weightlifting record
Similar words
运动yùn dòng: An activity or sport that develops physical fitness or ability.
训练xùn liàn: Regular practice for developing a specific skill or ability.
健身jiàn shēn: Physical exercise or training for better health and fitness.
力量训练lì liàng xùn liàn: Weight or resistance training focused on increasing physical strength.
Definition in Chinese
以举起杠铃为主要内容的竞技运动或为此进行的训练。yǐ jú qǐ gàng líng wéi zhǔ yào nèi róng de jìng jì yùn dòng huò wèi cǐ jìn xíng de xùn liàn
Word origin
The compound joins 举 (jǔ, "raise") with 重 (zhòng, "heavy"), giving a literal picture of raising a heavy object that became the name of a specific sport.
Usage tips
- An English speaker may hear the term as any exercise with weights, but in Chinese it most naturally identifies the named barbell discipline, including both training and formal meets.
Other meanings
- weightlifting competitionnoun
Related words
- 举重训练jǔ zhòng xùn liànweightlifting trainingnoun
- 举重项目jǔ zhòng xiàng mùweightlifting eventnoun