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How do you say "goal" in Chinese?
进球
jìn qiú
In Chinese, "goal" is 进球.
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Pronunciation
Two syllables: 'jin chyoo' with first flat, second flat. Sounds quick and directed like scoring.
Writing and usage
Jin (enter/score) is four strokes, qiu (ball) is four. Simple and parallel structure.
Example sentence
他进了一个球。
He scored a goal.
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How to remember 进球
Jin means to enter or score, qiu means ball - a goal is when the ball enters the scoring zone.
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Questions about 进球
How do you say "goal" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "goal" is 进球. It is a noun.
How is 进球 written in Chinese?
Jin (enter/score) is four strokes, qiu (ball) is four. Simple and parallel structure.
How is 进球 used in a sentence?
Use 进球 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 他进了一个球。 (He scored a goal.).
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