网球 wǎngqiú tennis
tennis; tennis ball
How to remember 网球: 网 net + 球 ball = tennis.
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How it is used
- Tennis - the verb is 打网球 (dǎ wǎngqiú) to play tennis; also names the ball itself.
- Same 打 + 球 pattern as 羽毛球 (badminton) and 乒乓球; contrast 踢足球 (kick, for football).
Example sentences
- 我会打网球。 Wǒ huì dǎ wǎngqiú.I can play tennis.
- 他打了网球。 Tā dǎ le wǎngqiú.He played tennis.
- 您不打网球吗？ Nín bù dǎwǎngqiú ma?Don't you play tennis?