保
龄
球

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The word 保龄球 (bǎolíngqiú) for "bowling" is formed through a direct phonetic translation of the English word "bowling", where the characters 保 (bǎo) and 龄 (líng) are chosen to approximate its sound, combined with the character 球 (qiú), meaning "ball", which is added to visually indicate the object and nature of the sport.

Example Sentences Hide

我喜欢打保龄球。

Wǒ xǐhuān dǎ bǎolíngqiú.

I like to play bowling.

保龄球是一项有趣的运动。

Bǎolíngqiú shì yī xiàng yǒuqù de yùndòng.

Bowling is an interesting sport.

昨天我和朋友去了保龄球馆。

Zuótiān wǒ hé péngyou qùle bǎolíngqiú guǎn.

Yesterday, I went to the bowling alley with friends.

打保龄球需要技巧和耐心。

Dǎ bǎolíngqiú xūyào jìqiǎo hé nàixīn.

Playing bowling requires skill and patience.

在国际保龄球比赛中，他获得了冠军。

Zài guójì bǎolíngqiú bǐsài zhōng, tā huòdéle guànjūn.

In the international bowling competition, he won the championship.

Word Definition - 保龄球

bǎo líng qiú ten-pin bowling (loanword); bowling ball

Individual Character Details

保 bǎo, bǎo
龄 líng
球 qiú, qiú