One of the best ways to help your child learn Chinese is to use it in everyday life. While watching the World Cup, have you wondered how to say phrases like “dive” in Chinese? Or how to describe Brazil’s 1-7 defeat to Germany? Read on to learn 8 Chinese phrases to teach your child during the World Cup finals!

假摔 (jiǎ shuāi) – to dive in football

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踢足球 (tī zú qiú) – to play football

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咬 (yǎo) – to bite (pro tip: don’t bite other people)

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冠军 (guàn jūn) – champion

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世界杯 (shì jiè bēi) – the World Cup

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一败涂地 (yí bài tú dì) – a disastrous defeat (*cough cough 7-1*)

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比赛 (bǐ sài) – competition

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天才 (tiān cái) – genius (also known as Messi!)

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