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球拍qiúpāiracketHSK 6, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #21162, Hard
qiúpāi(qiu2pai1) T2
  1. 1racket
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March 24, 2026

球拍qiúpāi(qiu2pai1)

球拍 (qiu2 pai1) refers to a 'racket' used in various sports such as tennis, badminton, or table tennis. It typically consists of a handle and a flat, strung surface for hitting a ball or shuttlecock. This word is commonly used in sports contexts and is essential for discussing athletic equipment.

Strokes19Frequency#21162DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, table tennis is a national sport, and the term 球拍 is widely recognized, especially in discussions about equipment and professional play. The popularity of badminton also makes this term common in casual conversation.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large, round ball (球 - qiu2) being hit with a flat paddle (拍 - pai1). The character 球 looks like a ball, while 拍 hints at the action of hitting. Picture yourself swinging the racket in a game, making it easier to remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 球拍

qiúpāi(qiu2pai1)
1racket
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About 球拍

球拍Simplified
19Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 球拍

Quick Contrast

羽毛球拍 (yǔmáoqiúpāi) vs 网球拍 (wǎngqiúpāi) — use 羽毛球拍 when specifically referring to a badminton racket, and 网球拍 for a tennis racket.

Usage Notes

When using 球拍, be mindful of the context; it specifically refers to rackets in sports, not just any hitting tool. Common collocations include '打球拍' (to play with a racket) or '羽毛球拍' (badminton racket). Avoid confusing it with similar terms for other sports equipment.

HSK Study Tips

球拍 is relevant for HSK Level 3 learners, as it connects to sports vocabulary. Focus on using this word in sentences about sports activities, which can help reinforce vocabulary through practical application.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 球拍 with similar terms like '球' (ball) or '拍子' (paddle), leading to errors in context. For example, saying '我买了一个球' (I bought a ball) when they mean to say 'I bought a racket' should be corrected to '我买了一个球拍'.

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Pronunciation of 球拍

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Component Characters

球qiúball
HSK 211 strokes王
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拍pāito pat
HSK 48 strokes扌
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How to say racket in Chinese

“racket” in Chinese is球拍qiúpāi

球拍 (qiu2 pai1) refers to a 'racket' used in various sports such as tennis, badminton, or table tennis. It typically consists of a handle and a flat, strung surface for hitting a ball or shuttlecock. This word is commonly used in sports contexts and is essential for discussing athletic equipment.

When to use 球拍

When using 球拍, be mindful of the context; it specifically refers to rackets in sports, not just any hitting tool. Common collocations include '打球拍' (to play with a racket) or '羽毛球拍' (badminton racket). Avoid confusing it with similar terms for other sports equipment.

球拍 or something close to it

羽毛球拍 (yǔmáoqiúpāi) vs 网球拍 (wǎngqiúpāi) — use 羽毛球拍 when specifically referring to a badminton racket, and 网球拍 for a tennis racket.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 球拍 with similar terms like '球' (ball) or '拍子' (paddle), leading to errors in context. For example, saying '我买了一个球' (I bought a ball) when they mean to say 'I bought a racket' should be corrected to '我买了一个球拍'.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 球拍

Yes, 球拍 can refer to rackets used in various sports, including badminton and table tennis.

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