田径

田徑

tiánjìng

noun HSK 6 #17,249

Meanings

Field and track - the two categories of athletic events.

HSK 3

田径比赛下周开始。

Tiánjìng bǐsài xiàzhōu kāishǐ.

The track and field competition starts next week.

HSK 4

她是田径运动员。

Tā shì tiánjìng yùndòngyuán.

She is a track and field athlete.

HSK 5

由于训练频繁，这位田径运动员的成绩提高得很快。

Yóuyú xùnliàn pínfán, zhè wèi tiánjìng yùndòngyuán de chéngjì tígāo de hěn kuài.

Because of the frequent training, this track-and-field athlete's results improved quickly.

usage

田 refers to field events (jumping, throwing) and 径 refers to track events (running). Together they cover all athletics. 田径赛 = athletics competition.

田 tián

径 jìng