相扑

相撲
xiāngpū
noun #23,504

Meanings

  1. 1 sumo wrestling

Examples

HSK 3
Tā cóngxiǎo jiù xǐhuan kàn xiāngpū bǐsài.
He has loved watching sumo matches since childhood.
HSK 7-9
Xiāngpū shì Rìběn de chuántǒng jìngjì yùndòng.
Sumo wrestling is a traditional Japanese competitive sport.

Tips

culture
相扑 originated in Japan and is considered a Shinto ritual as well as a sport. Wrestlers (力士) train in stables (部屋) and compete in tournaments (场所). The goal is to force the opponent out of the ring or touch the ground with any body part other than the feet.

Stroke Order

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