Stroke order for 球

qiú
HSK 1HSK 1 (Write)Very Common

Basic Meaning

n
refers to the perfect geometric shape, often used in mathematics, physics, or formal descriptions.
sphere
以半圆的直径为轴,使半圆旋转一周而成的立体;由中心到表面各点距离都相等的立体。
Words:
球体球心球面球形
Sentences:
  1. (zài)()()()(shàng)()(men)(xué)()(le)(qiú)()(de)()()(gōng)(shì)
    In geometry class, we learned the formula for the volume of a sphere.
  2. (zhè)(ge)(diāo)()(shì)()(ge)(wán)(měi)(de)(qiú)(xíng)
    This sculpture is a perfect sphere.
n
often used in informal speech with '儿'; examples include round, small, and often functional objects.
a ball-shaped or nearly ball-shaped object.
(~儿)球形或接近球形的物体。
Words:
煤球儿棉球儿棉花球儿樟脑球儿
Sentences:
  1. (yòng)(mián)(qiú)(r)(gěi)(shāng)(kǒu)(xiāo)()
    Use a cotton ball to disinfect the wound.
  2. ()(guì)()(fàng)()(ge)(zhāng)(nǎo)(qiú)(r)()()(fáng)(chóng)
    Putting a few mothballs in the wardrobe can prevent insects.
n
used when discussing the sport itself, rather than the physical object. Commonly seen in compound words.
refers to ball games; sports involving a ball.
指球类运动。
Words:
球艺球技球赛球迷
Sentences:
  1. ()(de)(qiú)()(fēi)(cháng)(gāo)(chāo)(shì)(zhuān)()(yùn)(dòng)(yuán)
    His ball game skills are superb; he is a professional athlete.
  2. (zhè)(chǎng)(zhòng)(yào)(de)(qiú)(sài)()(yǐn)(le)(hěn)(duō)(qiú)()
    This important ball game attracted many fans.
n
used in formal, scientific, or literary contexts. Note that 地球 specifically means 'Earth'.
refers to the Earth or other celestial bodies (planets, stars).
指地球或其他星体。
Words:
全球寰球南半球
Sentences:
  1. (bǎo)()(huán)(jìng)(shì)(quán)(qiú)(rén)(mín)(de)(gòng)(tóng)()(rèn)
    Protecting the environment is the common responsibility of all people on Earth.
  2. ()(xué)(jiā)(men)()(xiàn)(mǒu)(xiē)(xīng)(qiú)(de)(biǎo)(miàn)()()(zhe)广(guǎng)(mào)(de)(hǎi)(yáng)
    Scientists have discovered that the surfaces of some planets are covered with vast oceans.
n
this sense refers specifically to the physical object used in sports, often as part of a compound word naming the sport.
refers to certain spherical sports equipment (e.g., soccer ball, basketball).
指某些球形的体育用品。
Sentences:
  1. ()(měi)(tiān)(dōu)()(gōng)(yuán)()()(qiú)
    He goes to the park to play soccer every day.
  2. ()(néng)()(lán)(qiú)()(gěi)()(ma)
    Can you pass the basketball to me?
  3. ()(men)(xià)()()(wǎng)(qiú)()(de)(dài)(shàng)()(de)(qiú)(pāi)
    We are playing tennis this afternoon; remember to bring your racket.

Writing & Component

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Stroke Count11
Strokes一一丨㇀一亅丶㇀丿㇏丶

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