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体育馆tǐyùguǎngymHSK 3, unknown, 26 strokes, rank #6743, Medium
体育馆tǐyùguǎngymnasiumHSK 3, unknown, 26 strokes, rank #6743, Medium
体育馆tǐyùguǎnstadiumHSK 3, unknown, 26 strokes, rank #6743, Medium
tǐyùguǎn(ti3yu4guan3)ti yu guan T3
  1. 1gym
  2. 2gymnasium
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March 24, 2026

体育馆(體育館)tǐyùguǎn(ti3yu4guan3)

体育馆 (tǐ yù guǎn) refers to a facility designed for sports and physical activities, commonly known as a gym or gymnasium. These venues can host various events, including basketball games, gymnastics, and other athletic competitions. The term emphasizes a space dedicated to physical education and sports.

Strokes26Frequency#6743DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In China, physical education and sports are highly valued, and many schools and communities have their own 体育馆 to encourage fitness and athletic excellence. Major sports events are often held in large 体育馆, reflecting the importance of sports in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant gymnasium where athletes are training hard, and the word '体育馆' sounds like 'tea you guan' – picture a tea party happening in a gym! The first two characters, '体育', represent sports (with '体' meaning body and '育' meaning nurture), and '馆' means a building, creating a clear image of a nurturing space for sports.

Meanings of 体育馆

tǐyùguǎn(ti3yu4guan3)
1gym
2gymnasium
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体育馆Simplified
體育館Traditional
26Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1

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运动场 (yùndòngchǎng) - use 体育馆 when referring specifically to an indoor facility, while 运动场 typically denotes an outdoor sports field.

Usage Notes

Be careful with the pronunciation of the tones; mispronouncing '馆' can change the meaning. In formal contexts, '体育馆' is used, while in casual speech, you might simply refer to it as 'gym'. It often collocates with words like '运动' (yùn dòng, exercise) and '比赛' (bǐ sài, competition).

HSK Study Tips

While '体育馆' is not an official HSK word, understanding it can be beneficial for learners at HSK 3 or above, especially when discussing topics related to health, sports, and leisure. Focus on recognizing the radicals '体' (body) and '馆' (building) to grasp related vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 体育馆 with 健身房, using them interchangeably. Remember, 体育馆 is broader and includes various sports while 健身房 is specifically for fitness training.

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Component Characters

体tǐbody
7 strokes亻
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育yùto have children
HSK 48 strokes⺼
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馆guǎnbuilding
HSK 111 strokes饣
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How to say gym in Chinese

“gym” in Chinese is体育馆tǐyùguǎn

体育馆 (tǐ yù guǎn) refers to a facility designed for sports and physical activities, commonly known as a gym or gymnasium. These venues can host various events, including basketball games, gymnastics, and other athletic competitions. The term emphasizes a space dedicated to physical education and sports.

When to use 体育馆

Be careful with the pronunciation of the tones; mispronouncing '馆' can change the meaning. In formal contexts, '体育馆' is used, while in casual speech, you might simply refer to it as 'gym'. It often collocates with words like '运动' (yùn dòng, exercise) and '比赛' (bǐ sài, competition).

体育馆 or something close to it

运动场 (yùndòngchǎng) - use 体育馆 when referring specifically to an indoor facility, while 运动场 typically denotes an outdoor sports field.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 体育馆 with 健身房, using them interchangeably. Remember, 体育馆 is broader and includes various sports while 健身房 is specifically for fitness training.

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