zou6 wan6 dung6做運動做运动
Jyutpingzou6 wan6 dung6
Yalejouh wahn duhng
Definition
To do physical exercises, workouts, or athletic activities for health and fitness.
Example
colloquialhealthdaily actions
How it's used
This phrase is the standard way to talk about exercising in daily life. It is flexible enough to cover everything from a casual walk in the park to intense gym sessions. Unlike some formal terms, it sounds natural and relaxed in any social setting.
Examples
What kind of exercise do you usually like to do?
I am very tired today, I don't want to work out.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often try to use the verb 玩 for exercise, but 玩 is reserved for games or sports that involve equipment or teams, like 玩波 or 玩羽毛球. For general fitness activities, always stick to 做.
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Grammar guides
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