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运动会 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
运动会yùndònghuìsports competitionHSK 3, unknown, rank #16077, Hard
yùndònghuì(yun4dong4hui4) T4
  1. 1sports competition
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March 24, 2026
运动会(運動會)yùndònghuì(yun4dong4hui4)

运动会 (yùn dòng huì) refers to a sports competition or sports meeting, typically held among schools, colleges, or communities. It is a festive occasion that includes various athletic events and is often celebrated with enthusiasm and team spirit.

Frequency#16077DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

运动会 is a significant event in Chinese schools and communities, often accompanied by colorful ceremonies and team competitions. Winning a medal or prize in these events is a source of pride for participants and schools alike.

Memory Tip

Imagine a grand stadium where people gather for a 'fun run' — that's a '运动会'! The character '运' (yùn) suggests movement or transportation, '动' (dòng) means to move, and '会' (huì) signifies a gathering or meeting. Picture athletes in motion, all coming together for a thrilling sports event.

Meanings of 运动会

yùndònghuì(yun4dong4hui4)
1sports competition
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About 运动会

运动会Simplified
運動會Traditional
Strokes
Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
Measure Word
HSK 3.0L3IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 运动会

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运动会 (sports meeting) vs 比赛 (competition) — use 运动会 for events specifically focused on school or community gatherings.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a grand stadium where people gather for a 'fun run' — that's a '运动会'! The character '运' (yùn) suggests movement or transportation, '动' (dòng) means to move, and '会' (huì) signifies a gathering or meeting. Picture athletes in motion, all coming together for a thrilling sports event.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 运动会 with other types of competitions, such as 竞赛 (jìng sài), which refers to contests in various fields, not limited to sports. Remember that 运动会 is generally informal, so it's best used in casual contexts rather than formal writing.

HSK Study Tips

Though 运动会 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects to themes of physical activity and community events found in HSK Level 3. Focus on integrating vocabulary related to sports and activities when discussing this term.

Cultural Note

运动会 is a significant event in Chinese schools and communities, often accompanied by colorful ceremonies and team competitions. Winning a medal or prize in these events is a source of pride for participants and schools alike.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 运动会 with 运动 (yùn dòng), which means sports or exercise in general. A common error is saying '我喜欢运动会' when they mean '我喜欢运动' (I like sports) instead.

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Component Characters

yùnto move
HSK 57 strokes
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dòngto use
HSK 26 strokes
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huìcan
HSK 16 strokes
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Cultural Notes for 运动会

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运动会 is a significant event in Chinese schools and communities, often accompanied by colorful ceremonies and team competitions. Winning a medal or prize in these events is a source of pride for participants and schools alike.

Frequently Asked Questions about 运动会

A 运动会 typically includes a variety of athletic events such as track and field races, relay races, long jump, and team sports like basketball or soccer. It serves as a platform for students to showcase their athletic abilities and foster school spirit.