球星

• Pinyin: qiú xīng
• Hanzi breakdown: 球 = 王 (jade) + 求 (seek) — ball; 星 = 日 (sun) + 生 (life) — star

Meaning

Sports star; ball game celebrity. A famous athlete in a ball sport.

Used for famous athletes in football, basketball, tennis, and other ball sports. Implies star status — not just any player, but one who has achieved celebrity recognition. Common in sports media and fan discussions.

Examples

1. 这位球星的年薪超过了一亿美元。 This sports star's annual salary exceeds one hundred million dollars.
2. 球迷们在机场等了三个小时就为了一睹这位球星的风采。 Fans waited at the airport for three hours just to catch a glimpse of this star player.
3. 他从小就梦想成为一名足球球星。 He has dreamed of becoming a football star since he was young.

Usage Guide

Context: sports, media, fandom

Tone: admiring

Do Say

• 他是我最喜欢的球星。(He's my favorite sports star.)
• 很多球星都有自己的慈善基金会。(Many sports stars have their own charitable foundations.)

Don't Say

• 不要用'球星'形容业余球员 (Don't use 球星 for amateur players — it implies professional celebrity status)

Origin & History

Compound of 球 (ball) and 星 (star). Together they denote a star athlete in ball sports.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal