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排球páiqiúvolleyballHSK 4, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #16224, Medium
páiqiú(pai2qiu2)pai qiu T2
  1. 1volleyball
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March 24, 2026

排球páiqiú(pai2qiu2)

排球 (páiqiú) refers to the sport of volleyball, a team game where players hit a ball over a net. It is commonly played indoors and on beaches, emphasizing teamwork and coordination. In China, volleyball is a popular sport, especially among women, and is associated with national pride due to historical achievements in international competitions.

Strokes22Frequency#16224DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

Volleyball has a significant place in Chinese sports culture, notably with the women's national team winning multiple world championships, which has instilled a sense of national pride and interest in the sport across the country.

Memory Tip

Think of 排 (pái) as 'to line up' or 'to arrange' and 球 (qiú) as 'ball.' Imagine a line of players arranging themselves to set up the volleyball. The two characters together create a vivid image of players working in unison to keep the ball in play.

Meanings of 排球

páiqiú(pai2qiu2)
1volleyball
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排球Simplified
22Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1

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排球 (páiqiú) vs 垒球 (lěiqiú) — choose 排球 for the sport of volleyball, while 垒球 specifically refers to softball.

Usage Notes

When using 排球, remember it is typically used in a sports context, such as discussing sports, activities, or competitions. Common collocations include '打排球' (dǎ páiqiú - to play volleyball) and '排球比赛' (páiqiú bǐsài - volleyball match). Be careful with the tones; mispronouncing them can lead to confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

排球 is not explicitly listed in HSK levels, but it can be related to HSK 2 vocabulary about sports and activities. Students should focus on learning related terms, such as other sports and expressions for playing them, to enhance their conversational skills in sports contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 排球 with other sports like 足球 (zúqiú - soccer) due to similar contexts. Always remember that 排球 specifically refers to volleyball and not to any other ball game.

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Component Characters

排páia row
HSK 411 strokes扌
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球qiúball
HSK 211 strokes王
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How to say volleyball in Chinese

“volleyball” in Chinese is排球páiqiú

排球 (páiqiú) refers to the sport of volleyball, a team game where players hit a ball over a net. It is commonly played indoors and on beaches, emphasizing teamwork and coordination. In China, volleyball is a popular sport, especially among women, and is associated with national pride due to historical achievements in international competitions.

When to use 排球

When using 排球, remember it is typically used in a sports context, such as discussing sports, activities, or competitions. Common collocations include '打排球' (dǎ páiqiú - to play volleyball) and '排球比赛' (páiqiú bǐsài - volleyball match). Be careful with the tones; mispronouncing them can lead to confusion with other words.

排球 or something close to it

排球 (páiqiú) vs 垒球 (lěiqiú) — choose 排球 for the sport of volleyball, while 垒球 specifically refers to softball.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 排球 with other sports like 足球 (zúqiú - soccer) due to similar contexts. Always remember that 排球 specifically refers to volleyball and not to any other ball game.

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