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 ·

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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