球
sphere; ball game; earth
Meanings
5 senses · 18 examplesnoun
sphere; geometric solid
formalStrictly a mathematical term for the geometric sphere.
The math textbook explains the volume calculation formula for a sphere.
This glass ornament is a perfect sphere.
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The distance from the center of the sphere to any point on the surface is equal.
noun
round/ball-shaped object
informalOften used with the diminutive suffix ～儿 in colloquial speech.
Mom rolled the coal chunks into small coal balls.
The kids are playing with cotton balls in the yard.
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He rolled the yarn into a big ball.
noun
sports ball equipment
neutralCommonly paired with specific sport terms, often uses the diminutive ～儿 in daily speech.
I'm going to buy a new basketball this weekend.
The ping pong ball fell under the table.
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Ice hockey games require special ice balls.
She patted the tennis ball in her hand.
noun
ball game; ball sports
neutralUsed to refer to the sport itself or the activity of playing the game.
He has excellent ball skills and is the main player of the school basketball team.
I'm a die-hard football fan, I never miss any World Cup matches.
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Let's go watch the ball game together tonight!
This ball sport requires team cooperation to win.
noun
earth; globe
formalUsed in formal or formal-written contexts to refer to the entire planet.
Astronauts saw the beautiful blue Earth from space.
This pandemic is a challenge faced by all people across the globe.
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Winter in the Northern Hemisphere is usually colder than that in the Southern Hemisphere.
Global travel is a dream for many people.