Chinese word

球鞋

Pronunciation

Pinyinqiú xié

Meaning

  • nounsneaker

Example

我新买了一双球鞋。wǒ xīn mǎi le yì shuāng qiú xié

I bought a new pair of sneakers.

Illustration for 球鞋 (sneaker)

More examples

晚上跑步时，他总是穿球鞋。wǎn shàng pǎo bù shí tā zǒng shì chuān qiú xié

When he runs in the evening, he always wears sneakers.

Core concept

Footwear built for active movement, with a sporty look that also fits ordinary daily life.

Common phrases

  • 穿球鞋跑步chuān qiú xié pǎo bù

    wear sneakers to run

  • 换上球鞋huàn shàng qiú xié

    change into sneakers

  • 这双球鞋zhè shuāng qiú xié

    this pair of sneakers

Similar words

鞋子xié zi: A general term for footwear that covers and protects the feet.
运动鞋yùn dòng xié: Shoes designed for exercise and sports, especially to support easy movement.
休闲鞋xiū xián xié: Comfortable, relaxed-looking shoes for daily wear and walking.
跑鞋pǎo xié: Running shoes made to be light and reduce the shock of each step.

Definition in Chinese

最初指球类运动时穿的鞋，后来延伸为样式休闲、适合日常活动的运动鞋。zuì chū zhǐ qiú lèi yùn dòng shí chuān de xié hòu lái yán shēn wèi yàng shì xiū xián shì hé rì cháng huó dòng de yùn dòng xié

Word origin

球 (qiú, "ball") + 鞋 (xié, "shoe") makes a transparent compound: the word names shoes from ball sports and later extends to sporty footwear for daily activities.

Usage tips

  • 球鞋 (qiúxié, "athletic shoe") is a broad everyday term, while names such as basketball shoes or running shoes identify a more specific use.

Other meanings

  • athletic shoenoun

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