打篮球 (dǎlánqiú) means 'to play basketball.' It is commonly used to refer to the activity of playing the sport, whether casually or competitively. This term combines the verb 打 (dǎ), meaning 'to hit' or 'to play,' with 篮球 (lánqiú), meaning 'basketball.'
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May 27, 2026
打篮球dǎlánqiú(da3lan2qiu2)
打篮球 (dǎlánqiú) means 'to play basketball.' It is commonly used to refer to the activity of playing the sport, whether casually or competitively. This term combines the verb 打 (dǎ), meaning 'to hit' or 'to play,' with 篮球 (lánqiú), meaning 'basketball.'
Strokes24Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
Basketball is incredibly popular in China, especially among the youth, and is often played in schools and universities. The influence of NBA players, particularly Yao Ming, has significantly boosted the sport's popularity in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine you are 'hitting' a basketball into a hoop. The character 打 (dǎ) looks like a person striking, while 篮球 (lánqiú) includes the radical 篮 (lán), which resembles a basket. Picture yourself playing basketball on the court, shouting 'dǎlánqiú!' as you shoot.
About 打篮球
打篮球Simplified
24Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L1ElementaryHSKKL1CEFRA1
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篮球 (lánqiú) - refers specifically to the sport of basketball itself, while 打篮球 (dǎlánqiú) emphasizes the action of playing it.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine you are 'hitting' a basketball into a hoop. The character 打 (dǎ) looks like a person striking, while 篮球 (lánqiú) includes the radical 篮 (lán), which resembles a basket. Picture yourself playing basketball on the court, shouting 'dǎlánqiú!' as you shoot.
Usage Notes
When using this term, remember to use it in contexts related to sports or leisure. It's more informal, so avoid using it in very formal discussions. A common mistake is to say '打篮子' instead of '打篮球'; the correct term specifically refers to the game of basketball.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 1 word, focus on recognizing and using 打篮球 in simple sentences. Connect it with other sports terms you may know, like 打乒乓球 (dǎpīngpāngqiú - to play table tennis), to expand your vocabulary related to sports.
Cultural Note
Basketball is incredibly popular in China, especially among the youth, and is often played in schools and universities. The influence of NBA players, particularly Yao Ming, has significantly boosted the sport's popularity in Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 打篮球 with just saying 篮球, which refers specifically to the sport itself. For example, saying '我喜欢篮球' (Wǒ xǐhuān lánqiú - I like basketball) is correct, but if you mean to say you play, you should say '我打篮球'.
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Cultural Notes for 打篮球
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Basketball is incredibly popular in China, especially among the youth, and is often played in schools and universities. The influence of NBA players, particularly Yao Ming, has significantly boosted the sport's popularity in Chinese culture.
Frequently Asked Questions about 打篮球
You would say '我打篮球' (Wǒ dǎ lánqiú).
No, it's typically used in informal conversations, especially among friends.
The literal translation is 'to hit basketball,' which signifies playing the game.
