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March 24, 2026
田径(田徑)tiánjìng(tian2jing4)
田径 refers to track and field sports, which encompass a variety of athletic events including running, jumping, and throwing disciplines. It is commonly used in the context of competitions, school sports days, and Olympic events, highlighting the physical prowess and skills of athletes.
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Cultural Note
Track and field events hold a significant place in Chinese sports culture, often showcased during national sports festivals and in schools. These events are a source of pride and are heavily promoted during the Olympics, reflecting China's growing investment in athletics.
Memory Tip
Imagine a vast field (田) where athletes (径) sprint and leap, showcasing their speed and strength. The character 田 looks like a field, and when you picture athletes racing across it, you can remember that 田径 represents track and field.
Meanings of 田径
tiánjìng(tian2jing4)
1track and field (athletics)
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About 田径
田径Simplified
田徑Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#17249Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1
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田径 (tiánjìng) vs 体育 (tǐyù): Use 田径 specifically for track and field events, while 体育 refers to sports in general.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a vast field (田) where athletes (径) sprint and leap, showcasing their speed and strength. The character 田 looks like a field, and when you picture athletes racing across it, you can remember that 田径 represents track and field.
Usage Notes
Be mindful not to confuse 田径 with other sports terms; it specifically refers to track and field, not other athletic competitions. The term is used in both formal and informal contexts, typically in educational and sports-related discussions. Common collocations include 田径比赛 (track and field competition) and 田径运动员 (track and field athlete).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 田径 builds upon vocabulary related to sports and competition. Students should focus on its usage in context, especially in conversations about school events or national competitions, and practice using it with related terms like 运动 (sports) and 比赛 (competition).
Cultural Note
Track and field events hold a significant place in Chinese sports culture, often showcased during national sports festivals and in schools. These events are a source of pride and are heavily promoted during the Olympics, reflecting China's growing investment in athletics.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 田径 with other sports terms like 体育 (sports) or 球类 (ball games). For instance, saying '我喜欢田径和足球' (I like track and field and football) is correct, but they should avoid combining it with unrelated sports terminology without context.
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Grammar Patterns of 田径
田径 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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肯尼亚的长跑运动员在____界获得了巨大成功。
Kenya's long distance runners have taken the athletics world by storm.
Example Sentences for 田径 (4)
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肯尼亚的长跑运动员在田径界获得了巨大成功。
kěn ní yà de cháng pǎo yùn dòng yuán zài tián jìng jiè huò dé le jù dà chéng gōng。
Kenya's long distance runners have taken the athletics world by storm.
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那是田径比赛结束的前一天。
nà shì tián jìng bǐ sài jié shù de qián yī tiān。
It's the last but one day in the athletics programme.
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他们都穿着田径服，似乎想掩饰他们的真实职能。
tā mén dū chuān zháo tián jìng fú， ， sì hū xiǎng yǎn shì tā mén de zhēn shí zhí。
They were decked out in tracksuits, seemingly to dissimulate their true function.
As the modern Olympics grew in stature, so too did athletics.
Cultural Notes for 田径
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Track and field events hold a significant place in Chinese sports culture, often showcased during national sports festivals and in schools. These events are a source of pride and are heavily promoted during the Olympics, reflecting China's growing investment in athletics.
Frequently Asked Questions about 田径
田径 includes events like sprinting, long-distance running, high jump, long jump, shot put, and discus throw.
Yes, 田径 is appropriate for both casual conversations about sports and formal discussions about athletic events.
You could say, '我参加了学校的田径比赛' (I participated in the school's track and field competition).
