Friday 11 January 2008

举重 – jǔ zhòng - Weightlifting


Today’s word is Weightlifting.

The first character 举, jǔ means to lift.

The second character 重, zhòng means weight.

jǔ is pronounced joo, with a 3rd or falling and rising tone.
zhòng is pronounced jung, with a 4th or falling tone.