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March 24, 2026
球迷qiúmí(qiu2mi2)
球迷 (qiúmí) refers to a fan or enthusiast of ball sports, such as football, basketball, or volleyball. It is commonly used in contexts relating to sports events, discussions about teams, and social gatherings among fans. The term embodies a sense of community among sports enthusiasts.
Strokes20Frequency#5888DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In China, being a 球迷 is often linked to social gatherings and community events, especially during major sports tournaments like the World Cup or NBA playoffs, where fans unite to support their teams.
Memory Tip
Imagine a '球' (ball) that is so exciting, it makes you '迷' (lose your way) in the thrill of the game. Picture yourself at a stadium, lost in joy, cheering for your favorite team with a ball in hand, encapsulating the essence of being a dedicated fan.
Meanings of 球迷
qiúmí(qiu2mi2)
1fan (ball sports)
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About 球迷
球迷Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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运动迷 (yùndòngmí) — use 球迷 specifically for fans of ball sports, while 运动迷 is a broader term for sports enthusiasts.
Usage Notes
Avoid confusing 球迷 with other types of fans, such as 影迷 (yǐngmí), which means movie fans. The term is informal and suitable for casual conversations about sports. Be careful with the tones; mixing them up can change the meaning entirely.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 球迷 connects with other sports-related vocabulary and expressions. Students should focus on using this term in sentences to describe their own sports interests and the culture of fandom in Chinese-speaking contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 球迷 to refer to fans of any sport, but it specifically means ball sports fans. For instance, saying '我喜欢网球迷' (wǒ xǐhuān wǎngqiú mí) is incorrect; instead, use '我喜欢网球' (wǒ xǐhuān wǎngqiú) for tennis.
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球迷 (qiúmí) refers to a fan or enthusiast of ball sports, such as football, basketball, or volleyball. It is commonly used in contexts relating to sports events, discussions about teams, and social gatherings among fans. The term embodies a sense of community among sports enthusiasts.
When to use 球迷
Avoid confusing 球迷 with other types of fans, such as 影迷 (yǐngmí), which means movie fans. The term is informal and suitable for casual conversations about sports. Be careful with the tones; mixing them up can change the meaning entirely.
球迷 or something close to it
运动迷 (yùndòngmí) — use 球迷 specifically for fans of ball sports, while 运动迷 is a broader term for sports enthusiasts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 球迷 to refer to fans of any sport, but it specifically means ball sports fans. For instance, saying '我喜欢网球迷' (wǒ xǐhuān wǎngqiú mí) is incorrect; instead, use '我喜欢网球' (wǒ xǐhuān wǎngqiú) for tennis.
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Grammar Patterns of 球迷
球迷 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
