Chinese word

体育

Pronunciation

Pinyintǐ yù

Meaning

  • nounphysical education

Example

今天我们有一节体育课。jīn tiān wǒ men yǒu yì jié tǐ yù kè

Today we have a physical education class.

Illustration for 体育 (physical education)

More examples

周末我们去体育馆打篮球。zhōu mò wǒ men qù tǐ yù guǎn dǎ lán qiú

On the weekend, we go to the gym to play basketball.

Core concept

A field of learning and activity where movement develops the body and athletic ability.

Common phrases

  • 上体育课shàng tǐ yù kè

    have physical education class

  • 一节体育课yì jié tǐ yù kè

    one physical education class

Similar words

运动yùn dòng: Physical activity done to build fitness or take part in sports.
体育课tǐ yù kè: A school lesson in which students do physical activities and practice sports skills.

Definition in Chinese

以身体活动为主，旨在增强体质和培养运动技能的教育或活动。yǐ shēn tǐ huó dòng wéi zhǔ zhǐ zài zēng qiáng tǐ zhì hé péi yǎng yùn dòng jì néng de jiào yù huò huó dòng

Word origin

体育 (tǐyù, "physical education") combines 体 (tǐ, "body") with 育 (yù, "to develop"), linking physical activity with growth and training.

Usage tips

  • School notices may use 体育 (tǐyù, "physical education") without naming a game, because a class can include fitness practice as well as sports.

Other meanings

  • sportsnoun
  • exercisenoun

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