十二碼

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Chinese

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twelve; 12
a weight; number; yard
a weight; number; yard; code; pile; stack
 
trad. (十二碼) 十二
simp. (十二码) 十二
alternative forms 12碼12码
Literally: “twelve yards”.

Etymology

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From the fact that a penalty shot is kicked from the penalty mark, which is 12 yards from the goal line.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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十二碼

  1. (soccer) penalty kick
  2. (soccer) penalty shootout