球拍

• Pinyin: qiú pāi
• Hanzi breakdown: 球 = 王 (jade) + 求 (seek) — ball; 拍 = 扌(hand) + 白 (white) — to pat, racket

Meaning

Racket; bat. Equipment used to hit balls in racket sports.

Used for various sports equipment: tennis rackets (网球拍), badminton rackets (羽毛球拍), table tennis paddles (乒乓球拍). Each sport has its specific type, but 球拍 is the general term for all racket-type equipment.

Examples

1. 这把羽毛球拍是我生日时朋友送的。 This badminton racket was a birthday gift from my friend.
2. 专业运动员对球拍的材质和重量有很高的要求。 Professional athletes have high requirements for racket materials and weight.
3. 他换了新球拍以后，击球明显更有力量了。 After switching to a new racket, his shots are noticeably more powerful.

Usage Guide

Context: sports, equipment, hobbies

Tone: casual

Do Say

• 你的球拍是什么牌子的？(What brand is your racket?)
• 我想买一把新球拍。(I want to buy a new racket.)

Don't Say

• 不要把'球拍'用于高尔夫球杆 (Don't use 球拍 for golf clubs — use 球杆 instead)

Origin & History

Compound of 球 (ball) and 拍 (to pat, a bat/racket). Together they denote equipment for hitting balls.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal