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    Using 体操 (tǐcāo) to express "gymnastics"

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    体操

    Explanation

    The word 体操 (tǐcāo) means "gymnastics," combining 体 (body) and 操 (exercise). It refers to the sport of gymnastics as seen in competitions like the Olympics. Related terms include 体操运动员 (gymnast) and 艺术体操 (rhythmic gymnastics).

    Examples

    • 她从五岁就开始练体操了。

      Tā cóng wǔ suì jiù kāishǐ liàn tǐcāo le.

      She started practicing gymnastics when she was five years old.

    • 中国体操队在奥运会上拿了好几块金牌。

      Zhōngguó tǐcāo duì zài Àoyùnhuì shàng ná le hǎo jǐ kuài jīnpái.

      The Chinese gymnastics team won several gold medals at the Olympics.

    • 我女儿特别喜欢看艺术体操的表演。

      Wǒ nǚ'ér tèbié xǐhuan kàn yìshù tǐcāo de biǎoyǎn.

      My daughter especially loves watching rhythmic gymnastics performances.

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