Mastering Mandarin: Exercise Terminology
Learning Mandarin can be a rewarding journey, and incorporating exercise into your routine is a great way to stay healthy and focused. This article provides a handy guide to essential exercise terminology in Mandarin, allowing you to discuss your workouts and understand instructions from Mandarin-speaking fitness instructors.
GeneralExercise Terms
| English | Mandarin (Pinyin) | Mandarin (Characters) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise |
yùn dòng (yùn dòng) |
运动 | General term for exercise or sports. |
| Workout |
liàn xí (liàn xí) |
练习 | Can also mean “practice” or “training.” |
| Fitness |
jiàn shēn (jiàn shēn) |
健身 | Means “to buildhealth.” |
| Warm-up |
rè shēn (rè shēn) |
热身 | Literally “warm body.” |
| Cool-down |
lěng shēn (lěng shēn) |
冷身 | Literally “cool body.” |
| Repetition (Rep) |
cì (cì) |
次 | Used in context of “times”. E.g., 做三次 (zuò sān cì – do three reps) |
| Set |
zǔ (zǔ) |
组 | A group of reps. E.g., 做三组 (zuò sān zǔ – do three sets) |
| Equipment |
q器cái (qì cái) |
器材 | General term for gym equipment. |
| Rest |
xiū xi (xiū xi) |
休息 | To rest. |
| Muscle |
jī ròu (jī ròu) |
肌肉 | |
| Cardio |
xīn fèi gōng néng xùn liàn (xīn fèi gōng néng xùn liàn) |
心肺功能训练 | More commonly shortened to 心肺 (xīn fèi – cardiovascular). |
Specific Exercise Movements
Here are some common exercise movements and their Mandarin translations:
| English | Mandarin (Pinyin) | Mandarin (Characters) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Push-up |
fú wò chēng (fú wò chēng) |
俯卧撑 | |
| Squat |
shì (shì) |
深蹲 | |
| Plank |
bǎn (bǎn) |
平板支撑 | |
| Burpee |
bǐ yào bǐ (bǐ yào bǐ) |
波比 | Direct transliteration. |
| Lunges |
gōng bù (gōng bù) |
弓步 | |
| Sit-up |
jié zuò (jié zuò) |
仰卧起坐 | |
| Running |
pǎo bù (pǎo bù) |
跑步 | |
| Swimming |
yóu yǒng (yóu yǒng) |
游泳 | |
| Cycling |
qí zì xíng chē (qí zì xíng chē) |
骑自行车 |
Body Parts
Understanding body part names is crucial for targeted exercises:
| English | Mandarin (Pinyin) | Mandarin (Characters) |
|---|---|---|
| Arms |
shǒu bì (shǒu bì) |
手臂 |
| Legs |
tuǐ (tuǐ) |
腿 |
| Chest |
xiōng (xiōng) |
胸 |
| Back |
bèi (bèi) |
背 |
| Shoulders |
jiān bǎng (jiān bǎng) |
肩膀 |
| Abs (Abdominals) |
fù jī (fù jī) |
腹肌 |
This is just a starting point, but hopefully, it gives you a solid foundation for discussing exercise in Mandarin. Remember to practice thesewords and phrases regularly to improve your fluency! 加油 (Jiāyóu! – Add Oil!/Keep going!)
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