体育 (tǐyù) — how to say "physical education" in Chinese

体育

Physical education, sports

Character composition

body

to educate

Radicals / Keys

Meat

#130 · ròu · 4 strokes

Man

#9 · rén · 2 strokes

Examples

经常参加体育活动对身体有好处。

Regular participation in sports activities is good for the body.

我喜欢上体育课。

I like physical education class.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 体育 (tǐyù) — physical education, sports

[tǐyù-] Tea and Yule, two friends, stumbled upon a strange gym 🎽. Inside, there was a gigantic body 体 sculpture that educated them on doing workouts, gently explaining each exercise 育. The sign outside read: "Welcome to the world of 体育 physical education!"

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "physical education" in Chinese?

"physical education" in Chinese is 体育 (tǐyù).

What does 体育 mean in English?

体育 (tǐyù) means "Physical education, sports".

How is 体育 pronounced?

It is pronounced tǐyù (written as tiyu). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "physical education" in Chinese characters?

It is written 体育.

What HSK level is 体育?

体育 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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