Learning Chinese: How to Say "Swimming" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 游泳
Pinyin: yóuyǒng
Pronunciation: you2 yong2
English Translation: Swimming
Usage:
"游泳 (yóuyǒng)" is the Chinese word for "swimming." It can be used as a noun or a verb.
Example:
Chinese: 我喜欢游泳。
Pinyin: Wǒ xǐhuan yóuyǒng.
English: I like swimming.
Variations:
There are a few variations of "游泳 (yóuyǒng)" that you may encounter:
游泳池 (yóuyǒngchí): Swimming pool
游泳馆 (yóuyǒngguǎn): Swimming center or indoor pool
游泳教练 (yóuyǒng jiàoliàn): Swimming coach
Tips for Learning:
Practice saying "游泳 (yóuyǒng)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "swimming" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "游泳 (yóuyǒng)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:
"游泳 (yóuyǒng)" is a commonly used word in Chinese.
It can be used in both formal and informal settings.
To ask someone if they like swimming, you can say "你喜欢游泳吗?(nǐ xǐhuan yóuyǒng ma?)", which means "Do you like swimming?"
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