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游泳 (yóuyǒng) vs 泳 (yǒng) — use 游泳 when referring to the activity of swimming in a general sense, while 泳 specifically refers to swimming as a competitive sport.
Be mindful of the pronunciation, as the tones are crucial: '游' (yóu) with the second tone and '泳' (yǒng) with the third tone. Common collocations include '去游泳' (qù yóu yǒng - go swimming) and '游泳池' (yóu yǒng chí - swimming pool). Avoid mixing it up with similar-sounding words that may have different meanings.
As an HSK Level 2 word, 游泳 connects well with other verbs related to movement and activities like 跑步 (pǎo bù - running) and 骑车 (qí chē - cycling). Students should focus on using it in sentences to describe activities they enjoy or plan to do.
Learners often confuse 游泳 with other water-related activities, such as 浸泡 (jìn pào - soaking). For example, saying '我在游泳泡' is incorrect; you should say '我在游泳' (I am swimming) instead.
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How to say swimming in Chinese
“swimming” in Chinese is游泳
游泳 (yóu yǒng) refers to the activity of swimming. It is commonly used in both casual conversations and formal contexts to discuss the sport, leisure activity, or skill of moving through water. The term can also imply enjoyment and relaxation associated with swimming.
When to use 游泳
Be mindful of the pronunciation, as the tones are crucial: '游' (yóu) with the second tone and '泳' (yǒng) with the third tone. Common collocations include '去游泳' (qù yóu yǒng - go swimming) and '游泳池' (yóu yǒng chí - swimming pool). Avoid mixing it up with similar-sounding words that may have different meanings.
游泳 or something close to it
游泳 (yóuyǒng) vs 泳 (yǒng) — use 游泳 when referring to the activity of swimming in a general sense, while 泳 specifically refers to swimming as a competitive sport.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 游泳 with other water-related activities, such as 浸泡 (jìn pào - soaking). For example, saying '我在游泳泡' is incorrect; you should say '我在游泳' (I am swimming) instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 游泳
游泳 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我和弟弟都喜欢____。
My younger brother and I both like swimming.
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You can say '我喜欢游泳' (wǒ xǐ huān yóu yǒng), which means 'I like swimming.'
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