Meaning
球迷 refers to a devoted fan of ball sports, particularly football (soccer), basketball, or other team sports. The term combines 球 (ball) and 迷 (fan/enthusiast), literally meaning someone who is 'crazy about ball games.' It's widely used in sports contexts to describe people who passionately follow teams, players, or matches.
Usage
This is the standard term for sports fans in Chinese media and everyday conversation. It's most commonly associated with football fans but applies to any ball sport enthusiast. The term carries a positive connotation and implies genuine passion rather than casual interest. Often appears in phrases like 足球迷 (football fan) or 篮球迷 (basketball fan) to specify the sport.
Examples
- 01他是个铁杆足球迷，每场比赛都不会错过。, .He's a die-hard football fan and never misses a match.
- 02体育场里坐满了热情的球迷。.The stadium was filled with enthusiastic sports fans.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个球迷
- 位一位球迷
Common collocations
- 足球迷football fan
- 篮球迷basketball fan
- 铁杆球迷die-hard fan
- 球迷朋友fellow fans
Origin
迷 originally meant 'to be confused or lost,' but evolved to mean 'fascinated' or 'obsessed with.' Combined with 球 (ball), it creates a term for someone captivated by ball sports.