> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://blog.chineseskill.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Must-know Chinese Vocabulary and Facts about Beijing Winter Olympics - URL: https://blog.chineseskill.com/2022/02/02/olympic-vocabulary-in-chinese/ - Published: 2022-02-02T13:41:09.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-05T03:35:49.000Z - Author: Vanessa - Tags: Uncategorized, #Migrated-1785811753161, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-08-04 02:49 All Chinese language learners, attention! Here's a heads-up from the frontline — the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics (冬季奥运会 — dōng jì ào yùn huì) will start on February 4th. So let’s brush up on some critical Chinese vocabulary and knowledge related to the winter sports and the Olympic games in advance. Read on and get ready to be the most knowledgeable audience this winter! ## Quick Answer: Must-know Chinese Vocabulary and Facts about Beijing Winter Olympics The Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games were held from February 4 to 20, 2022, with competition zones in Beijing, Yanqing and Zhangjiakou. This article was published immediately before the opening, so its future-tense wording is historical; its Chinese vocabulary for winter sports and the Games remains useful. | Topic | Key point from this guide | | ------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Why learn Chinese vocabulary for Winter Olympics | Learning some Chinese vocabulary will not only help you enjoy the event more smoothly, but also give you a chance to wow your Chinese friends or teachers;) | | Facts about 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics | Before we start on the learning journey, let’s first see some facts about the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. | | Winter Olympics vocabulary in Chinese | With the above, I guess you already have a general impression of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. | *Editorial note:* The article was published on February 2, 2022\. References to what the Games “will” do reflect that publication moment, not their present status. *Authoritative historical source:* [International Olympic Committee: Beijing 2022 official report](https://library.olympics.com/digitalCollection/DigitalCollectionAttachmentDownloadHandler.ashx?documentId=2954819&parentDocumentId=2954786&skipCopyright=true&skipWatermark=true&ref=blog.chineseskill.com). Accessed August 5, 2026. ## Why learn Chinese vocabulary for Winter Olympics Learning some Chinese vocabulary will not only help you enjoy the event more smoothly, but also give you a chance to wow your Chinese friends or teachers;) It is worth noting that what I'm about to present to you below also applies to other events, such as the regular Olympics and the Youth Olympic Games. We can say that they are the most essential Chinese vocabulary you need to know regarding sports events. ## Facts about 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics Before we start on the learning journey, let’s first see some facts about the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. ### When and where will it be held The 2022 Winter Olympics **will begin on Feb 4th and end on Feb 20.** The opening ceremony will take place at the National Stadium, also known as “The Bird’s Nest". The first match, curling, will start at 7:05 a.m. EST on February 2nd, ahead of the opening ceremony. The games will last for 19 days, with the Closing Ceremony on February 20th. ![Beijing National Stadium](https://storage.ghost.io/c/ce/3a/ce3ad4cc-87ad-4eb1-9430-650fbd60a7a3/content/images/chineseskill-migration/3b/3bb59f5303f02dbc-birds-nest.jpeg) Beijing National Stadium (image from the beijinger.com) You may think Beijing is the host city of the 2022 Winter Olympics. But it’s only partially correct. In fact, Beijing, as the central zone, will host only the five ice events. There are also sports venues in nearby cities like **Yanqing** and **Zhangjiakou**. Yanqing is located in the northwest of Beijing and will host the events of bobsleigh, luge, and alpine skiing due to its mountainous terrain. Zhangjiakou is the even further one, 180km from Beijing city, will be responsible for the remaining events. ### Mascots, logo, and theme song Beijing Winter Olympics also has two super cute mascots, Bing Dwen Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon. Bing Dwen Dwen (冰墩墩 — bīng dūn dūn) is a giant panda with a suit of ice crystal. The headshell is shaped like an ice sports helmet, and the overall image resembles an astronaut. Meanwhile, the design concept of Bing Dwen Dwen eschews traditional elements and is full of the vision of the future and speed. What's more, the panda is recognized worldwide as China's national treasure. Shuey Rhon Rhon (雪容融 — xuě róng róng) is an anthropomorphic Chinese lantern with the pattern of snowpack signifying winter on the face and a circle of paper cutouts on the top of the head. Lanterns symbolize good luck, happiness, warmth, and celebration in China. It reminded me of how Chinese people decorate their houses with lanterns for the Chinese New Year, like Christmas trees in the West. ![Bing_Dwen_Dwen_and_Shuey_Rhon_Rhon](https://storage.ghost.io/c/ce/3a/ce3ad4cc-87ad-4eb1-9430-650fbd60a7a3/content/images/chineseskill-migration/59/59b64a6c71f5406a-bing-dwen-dwen-and-shuey-rhon-rhon.png) Bing Dwen Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon (image from wikipedia.org) The Emblem of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games (冬梦 — dōng mèng) is composed of three parts: the logo, the text, and the Olympic rings. The entire body of which resembles the calligraphic form of the Chinese character "winter" (冬 — dōng), and the dominant hue is blue. If we take it apart, the upper section of the emblem looks like an ice skater, while the lower section indicates the figure of a skier, representing the two main kinds of winter sports, on ice and on snow. This design is stunning, blending the subtleties of both whole and part. ![Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics emblem](https://storage.ghost.io/c/ce/3a/ce3ad4cc-87ad-4eb1-9430-650fbd60a7a3/content/images/chineseskill-migration/fa/fa941321e9f22065-beijing-2022-winter-olympics-emlem.jpeg) Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics emblem (image from cgtn.com) The theme song of the Winter Olympics is ***Together for a Shared Future.*** What a pleasant surprise! Chinese superstars like Jackson Yee are featured in the music video, taking viewers into the stories behind the Winter Olympics. It has now been officially released, take a look ⬇️ ## Winter Olympics vocabulary in Chinese With the above, I guess you already have a general impression of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Now, have your notebooks ready, and let's get started learning some useful Chinese vocabulary! You may have come across some of these words before so it should be easy! Let's get started!👇 ### Winter sports vocabulary in Chinese | *Winter Sports vocabulary* | *In Chinese* | *Pinyin (pronunciation)* | | -------------------------- | ------------ | ------------------------ | | Alpine Skiing | 高山滑雪 | gāo shān huá xuě | | Biathlon | 冬季两项 | dōng jì liǎng xiàng | | Bobsleigh | 雪车 | xuě chē | | Cross-Country Skiing | 越野滑雪 | yuè yě huá xuě | | Curling | 冰壶 | bīng hú | | Ice Hockey | 冰球 | bīng qiú | | Figure Skating | 花样滑冰 | huā yàng huá bīng | | Freestyle Skiing | 花样滑雪 | huā yàng huá xuě | | Luge | 雪橇 | xuě qiāo | | Nordic Combined | 北欧两项 | běi ōu liǎng xiàng | | Short Track Speed Skating | 短道速滑 | duǎn dào sù huá | | Skeleton | 钢架雪车 | gāng jià xuě chē | | Ski Jumping | 跳台滑雪 | tiào tái huá xuě | | Snowboard | 雪地滑板 | xuě dì huá bǎn | | Speed Skating | 速度滑冰 | sù dù huá bīng | ### Olympics vocabulary in Chinese | *Olympics vocabulary* | *In Chinese* | *Pinyin (pronunciation)* | | --------------------- | ------------ | ------------------------ | | Opening ceremony | 开幕式 | kāi mù shì | | Closing ceremony | 闭幕式 | bì mù shì | | Athlete | 运动员 | yùn dòng yuán | | Competition | 比赛 | bǐ sài | | Gold Medal | 金牌 | jīnpái | | Silver Medal | 银牌 | yín pái | | Bronze Medal | 铜牌 | tóng pái | | Medal | 奖牌 | jiǎng pái | ## Frequently Asked Questions ### When were the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics held? The Games were held from February 4 to February 20, 2022. ### Where were the Beijing 2022 competition zones? The three competition zones were Beijing, Yanqing and Zhangjiakou. ### Is the vocabulary in this article still useful? Yes. The event forecast is historical, but the Chinese terms for Olympic and winter-sport topics can still support reading and conversation. *Scope:* These answers summarize this article. Language and cultural usage can vary by context, speaker, region and time.