踢足球
To play soccer
Wörtlich: Kick foot ball
Use `踢足球` for the physical act of playing soccer in any social or athletic context.
In 15 Sekunden
- Means 'to play soccer' using the verb 'to kick'.
- Use 'tī' for the action and 'zúqiú' for the ball.
- Very common for hobbies, exercise, and social plans.
Bedeutung
This phrase simply means to play soccer. It describes the physical act of kicking the ball around with friends or in a match.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6Talking about weekend plans
我周末喜欢去公园踢足球。
I like to go to the park to play soccer on weekends.
Inviting a friend to play
明天下午我们要去踢足球，你来吗？
We are going to play soccer tomorrow afternoon, are you coming?
In a formal interview about hobbies
在业余时间，我经常和同事们一起踢足球。
In my spare time, I often play soccer with my colleagues.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Soccer has a massive following in China, often being the most-watched sport alongside basketball. Interestingly, ancient China had a game called 'Cuju' which is considered one of the earliest forms of soccer. Today, 'kicking the ball' is a primary social activity for students and office workers alike.
The Short Version
In casual speech, you can drop the 'zú' and just say `踢球` (tī qiú). Everyone will know you mean soccer.
Don't 'Hit' the Ball
Never use `打` (dǎ) for soccer. That verb is for sports played with hands like basketball or tennis. Saying `打足球` sounds very strange!
In 15 Sekunden
- Means 'to play soccer' using the verb 'to kick'.
- Use 'tī' for the action and 'zúqiú' for the ball.
- Very common for hobbies, exercise, and social plans.
What It Means
踢足球 is the standard way to say you are playing soccer. The first word 踢 means to kick. The next two words 足球 literally mean foot-ball. It is a very direct and logical phrase. You use it for casual park games or professional matches.
How To Use It
Put the person doing the action first. Then add 踢足球. For example, 我踢足球 means I play soccer. If you want to say you are doing it right now, add 在. Say 他在踢足球 for he is playing soccer. It is a verb-object construction. You can even split it up to add descriptions. You might say 踢一场足球 to mean play a match.
When To Use It
Use this when talking about hobbies or weekend plans. It is perfect for small talk with colleagues. You can use it when asking someone to join a game. It works well in text messages to friends. If you see kids in a park, this is the phrase to describe them. It is the most common term for the sport in China.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for American football. That sport is called 美式橄榄球. Do not use it if you are just watching the game. For watching, you should use 看足球. Also, do not use it for sports where you use your hands. You wouldn't 踢 basketball; you would 打 basketball. Using the wrong verb makes you sound like you're trying to kick a hoop!
Cultural Background
Soccer is incredibly popular in China. You will see people of all ages playing in city parks. While the national team has its ups and downs, the passion is real. Many fans stay up late to watch European leagues. The phrase is universal across all regions of China. It is a great icebreaker for meeting new people.
Common Variations
Sometimes people just say 踢球 for short. This is very common in casual speech. If you are talking about a specific match, use 踢比赛. For professional players, they might say 踢职业. If you are just messing around, you can say 随便踢踢. It is a flexible phrase that fits many levels of intensity.
Nutzungshinweise
This is a neutral, everyday phrase suitable for all levels of formality. The main 'gotcha' is ensuring you use the verb `踢` (kick) rather than `打` (play/hit).
The Short Version
In casual speech, you can drop the 'zú' and just say `踢球` (tī qiú). Everyone will know you mean soccer.
Don't 'Hit' the Ball
Never use `打` (dǎ) for soccer. That verb is for sports played with hands like basketball or tennis. Saying `打足球` sounds very strange!
Ancient Roots
If you want to impress locals, mention 'Cuju' (蹴鞠). It's the ancient Chinese ancestor of soccer from over 2,000 years ago!
Beispiele
6我周末喜欢去公园踢足球。
I like to go to the park to play soccer on weekends.
A standard way to describe a hobby.
明天下午我们要去踢足球，你来吗？
We are going to play soccer tomorrow afternoon, are you coming?
A friendly invitation using the phrase.
在业余时间，我经常和同事们一起踢足球。
In my spare time, I often play soccer with my colleagues.
Shows teamwork and a healthy lifestyle.
你在哪？我在踢球呢！
Where are you? I'm playing soccer!
Uses the shortened version 'tī qiú' common in texts.
我踢足球踢得腿都软了。
I played soccer until my legs turned to jelly.
Uses a resultative structure to show exhaustion.
踢足球是我生命中最快乐的事情。
Playing soccer is the happiest thing in my life.
Strong emotional connection to the activity.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct verb for soccer.
我不喜欢打篮球，我喜欢___足球。
In Chinese, you 'kick' (tī) soccer, while you 'hit/play' (dǎ) basketball.
Complete the sentence to say 'playing soccer'.
哥哥在操场上___ ___ ___。
Since the brother is on the 'playground/field' (cāochǎng), he is most likely playing the sport.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formality of '踢足球'
Shortened to '踢球' with close friends.
走，踢球去！
Standard '踢足球' used in most daily conversations.
我喜欢踢足球。
Using full phrases in news or official sports reports.
进行足球运动。
When to say '踢足球'
After school
Students heading to the field.
Weekend Hobby
Talking to a new neighbor.
Fitness tracking
Logging an activity in an app.
Team Building
Company sports day.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, 踢足球 specifically means the physical act of playing. To watch a game, use 看足球比赛 (kàn zúqiú bǐsài).
They mean the same thing, but 踢球 is more casual and common in spoken Chinese, while 踢足球 is more complete.
You can say 我踢足球踢得很好 (Wǒ tī zúqiú tī de hěn hǎo).
No, American football is 美式橄榄球 (Měishì gǎnlǎnqiú). 足球 always refers to soccer.
Yes, it is a neutral term. It is perfectly fine to use when discussing hobbies during a business lunch.
Even if you are the goalie, you can still say you are going to 踢足球 as a general term for the sport.
You can say 我想和你一起去踢足球 (Wǒ xiǎng hé nǐ yīqǐ qù tī zúqiú).
Yes, a match is 足球比赛 (zúqiú bǐsài). You can say 参加足球比赛 to participate in one.
Yes, 踢 generally means to kick. You can 踢门 (kick a door) or 踢一脚 (give a kick).
The most common mistake is using the verb 打 (dǎ) instead of 踢 (tī). Remember: feet kick, hands hit!
Verwandte Redewendungen
打篮球
To play basketball
看球赛
To watch a ball game
运动员
Athlete / Sports player
足球场
Soccer field
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