| The 19th Asian Games took place in Hangzhou on Sep 23. From the names of the sports to Chinese cheering phrases, let’s prepare for one of the largest sport events in the world and expand sports-related Chinese vocabulary. The Asian Games would feature 40 sports, including core Olympic sports and non-Olympic competitions.  E-Sports 电子竞技 (diànzǐ jìngjì): The 2022 Asian Games will feature esports medal events and demonstration events in robotics and virtual reality. Games include Arena of Valor, Dota 2, Dream of the Three Kingdoms 2, EA Sports FC, League of Legends, PUBG Mobile, and Street Fighter V. Competitive Sports 竞技性比赛 (jìngjì xìng bǐsài): Chinese athletes have excelled in various competitive sports over the years. China has a strong presence in sports like archery, gymnastics, weightlifting, among others. 射箭 (shèjiàn) - archery 举重 (jǔzhòng) - weightlifting 艺术体操 (yìshù tǐcāo) - rhythmic gymnastics Ball Sports 球类比赛 (qiú lèi bǐsài): Table tennis is a sport that almost everyone in China knows how to play, and many excel in it. Chinese athletes also perform exceptionally well in various ball sports. 排球 (páiqiú) - volleyball 羽毛球 (yǔmáoqiú) - badminton 篮球 (lánqiú) – basketball Adversary sports 对抗性比赛 (duìkàng xìng bǐsài): China’s strength in adversary sports extends to martial arts such as wushu, which is a traditional Chinese martial art. Athletes consistently perform well in adversary competitions, winning many medals on both national and international levels. 武术 (wǔshù) - wushu 拳击 (quánjī) - boxing 柔道 (róudào) - judo Water sports 水上比赛 (shuǐshàng bǐsài): Chinese people are big fans of water sports! The diving competition is a must-watch because the Chinese team has been winning the championships for a long time. 跳水 (tiàoshuǐ) - diving 龙舟 (lóngzhōu) - dragon boat 赛艇 (sài tǐng) – rowing Cheering Phrases Engaging with the crowd and supporting teams or athletes is a part of the sports experience. These phrases are commonly heard in Chinese sports events and can be a fun way to join in the excitement of sport competition: 加油! (Jiāyóu) - Go for it! It’s the most popular phrase used to encourage and cheer on athletes 我们赢了！(Wǒmen yíng le) - We won! This phrase is used to celebrate a victory 冠军在望！(Guànjūn zài wàng) - The championship is within reach！ This phrase is used to motivate athletes who are close to winning 顶住! (Dǐng zhù) - Hold on! Phrase to encourage athletes to keep their effort up |
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