Common Meanings
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qiú球
A spherical or round object, such as a ball, sphere, or globe.
孩子们在公园里玩气球，玩得很开心。
The children are happily playing with balloons in the park.
Ball; spherical sports equipment; a ball game.
他是一个资深球迷。
He is a seasoned ball sports fan.
Celestial body, especially 'Earth'; also refers to planets or stars.
这颗新发现的星球引起了科学家的广泛兴趣。
This newly discovered planet has attracted widespread interest from scientists.
Historically, 'qiú' could refer to a type of fine, precious jade, often in its uncarved or raw state.
这块璞球未经雕琢，却已显现出温润的光泽。
This piece of unpolished 'qiú' (raw jade), though not yet carved, already reveals a warm, lustrous sheen.