How to Say ‘World Cup’ in Simplified Chinese
世界杯
shì jiè bēi
[shir jyeh bay]
💬 Usage Tip: [世界杯] is the standard term for the FIFA World Cup. Easy, essential, and instantly recognizable to Chinese football fans.
🇨🇳 In China: Big tournaments like the World Cup are hugely followed in China, with fans gathering late at night because of time-zone differences.
Phrase Breakdown
世界杯
shì jiè bēi
[shir jyeh bay]
World Cup
The World Cup, especially the international football tournament.
今年的世界杯特别精彩。
This year's World Cup is especially exciting.
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