Topic: Chinese

"我们在体育馆打排球。"

Translation:We play volleyball in the gym.

November 22, 2017

9 Comments

https://www.duolingo.com/hq4

    Shouldn't "We are playing volleyball in the gym" also work?

    December 15, 2017
    https://www.duolingo.com/GanXingba

      Thats how i wouldve translated it too.

      February 9, 2019
      https://www.duolingo.com/RemieSmith
      • 135

      Seems much more sensible a translation. Can anyone explain why its not?

      June 24, 2019
      https://www.duolingo.com/Kieran-Moore
      • 169

      But there is no indication that the action is taking place now... As in 现在 ..or... 正在

      July 2, 2019
      https://www.duolingo.com/Joe122427

        In this context (體育館), there is no difference between gym and gymnasium.

        November 22, 2017
        https://www.duolingo.com/SSSRoaB

          Exactly! Reported.

          November 29, 2017
          https://www.duolingo.com/soyunpenguino

            体 (body) + 育 (education) + 馆 (hall) = 体育馆 (gymnasium/gym/stadium)

            November 28, 2017
            https://www.duolingo.com/Joe218148

              "At the gym" would be more correct.

              April 1, 2018
              https://www.duolingo.com/Kieran-Moore
              • 169

              Why would it be more correct?? A gymnasium is a building..you play IN the gym

              July 2, 2019
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