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Can you provide a list of traditional Chinese sports terms

Learn Sports and Hobbies Vocabulary in Chinese: Can you provide a list of traditional Chinese sports terms

Here is a list of some traditional Chinese sports terms based on cultural and sport practices:

  • 龙舞 (Dragon Dance) — A traditional cultural and physical performance often seen in celebrations.
  • 太极拳 (Tai Chi) — A martial art focusing on slow, harmonious movements tied to Chinese philosophy.
  • 武术 (Wushu) — General term for Chinese martial arts.
  • 摔跤 (Wrestling) — Traditional Chinese wrestling with long history.
  • 射箭 (Archery) — An ancient sport with significant cultural importance.
  • 围棋 (Weiqi or Go) — Although a board game, often considered a traditional mental sport.
  • 国装舞 (Guozhuang Dance) — A Tibetan ethnic dance with sports and artistic features.
  • 传统游戏中的斗争 (Fight element in traditional games) — A cultural aspect of many traditional games involving competition or martial involvement.

These terms reflect traditional physical sports, martial arts, and culturally rooted games that have been passed down in Chinese history. The terms are important both for their physical and cultural significance in China. 1, 2, 11, 14, 15

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