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    Referring to a ball or sphere with 球 (qiú)

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    Explanation

    球 (qiú) is a noun meaning "ball" or "sphere." It refers to any round or spherical object, from sports balls to celestial bodies. It is also used in compound words for specific sports, such as 足球 (soccer) and 篮球 (basketball).

    Examples

    • 把球传给我,我来投篮!

      Bǎ qiú chuán gěi wǒ, wǒ lái tóulán!

      Pass the ball to me; I'll shoot!

    • 小朋友们在公园里踢球玩。

      Xiǎopéngyǒumen zài gōngyuán lǐ tī qiú wán.

      The children are playing and kicking a ball in the park.

    • 桌上滚下来一个红色的球。

      Zhuō shàng gǔn xiàlái yī gè hóngsè de qiú.

      A red ball rolled off the table.

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