举重 (jǔ zhòng) — weightlifting (sports)
Definition
举重 (jǔ zhòng) is the sport of weightlifting — lifting heavy barbells. Don't confuse with 体重 ('body weight'): same 重 character, but 举重 is the athletic event, while 体重 is what a scale measures.
noun
weightlifting (sports)
Measure word · 项
Examples
- 举重。Tā shì yì míng zhí yè jǔ zhòng yùn dòng yuán.He is a professional weightlifter.
- 举重。Zhè jiè ào yùn huì jǔ zhòng bǐ sài fēi cháng jīng cǎi.The weightlifting competition at this Olympics was very exciting.
- 举重。jǔ zhòng Kě yǐ zēng qiáng jī ròu lì liàng.Weightlifting can strengthen muscle power.
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