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How do you say "speedball" in Chinese?
速度橄榄球
sù dù gǎn lǎn qiú
In Chinese, "speedball" is 速度橄榄球.
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Pronunciation
Four syllables: 'soo doo gahn lahn chyoo' with flat, flat, high, flat, flat. Fast-paced.
Writing and usage
Su (speed) is six strokes, du (degree) is six, gan (dry/work) is three, lan (blue/blue ball) is eight, qiu (ball) is four. Very descriptive.
Example sentence
速度橄榄球很刺激。
Speedball is very exciting.
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How to remember 速度橄榄球
Su du means speed or fast pace, gan lan qiu is a sports ball - speedball combines fast action with a ball sport.
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Questions about 速度橄榄球
How do you say "speedball" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "speedball" is 速度橄榄球. It is a noun.
How is 速度橄榄球 written in Chinese?
Su (speed) is six strokes, du (degree) is six, gan (dry/work) is three, lan (blue/blue ball) is eight, qiu (ball) is four. Very descriptive.
How is 速度橄榄球 used in a sentence?
Use 速度橄榄球 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 速度橄榄球很刺激。 (Speedball is very exciting.).
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