tai2 juk6體育体育
Jyutpingtai2 juk6
Yaletái yuhk
Definition
Physical education and sports; activities or education focused on physical fitness and health.
neutralschoolsports
How it's used
Refers specifically to the academic subject of physical education or the broad category of organized sports. While it is the standard term for the school subject, it sounds slightly formal or academic in casual conversation compared to simply saying 運動. Use it when discussing school curriculum or institutionalized athletic programs.
Examples
Do you have PE class tomorrow?
He really likes participating in sports activities.
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Common mistake
Avoid using it as a direct synonym for general exercise or working out, as that is better expressed by 運動 or 做運動. Using it to describe a casual jog or a gym session sounds unnatural and overly scholastic.
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