Chinese word

躲避球

Pronunciation

Pinyinduǒ bì qiú

Meaning

  • noundodgeball

Example

我们一起玩躲避球。wǒ men yì qǐ wán duǒ bì qiú

We play dodgeball together.

Illustration for 躲避球 (dodgeball)

More examples

老师先说明了躲避球的规则。lǎo shī xiān shuō míng le duǒ bì qiú de guī zé

The teacher first explained the rules of dodgeball.

Core concept

A team contest in which each side tries to keep its players safe by sending balls toward the other side.

Common phrases

  • 躲避球规则duǒ bì qiú guī zé

    rules for dodgeball

Definition in Chinese

一种两队用球互相攻击、让对方队员躲避的团队游戏。yì zhǒng liǎng duì yòng qiú hù xiāng gōng jī ràng duì fāng duì yuán duǒ bì de tuán duì yóu xì

Word origin

躲避球 (duǒbìqiú, "dodgeball") is a transparent compound that names the game through its main challenge, avoiding the ball.

Usage tips

  • The English verb "dodge" also means to move quickly aside, so its movement sense gives a useful clue to the action described by this Chinese game name.

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