The word itself derives from the Greek word gymnos, meaning naked - dress requirements for athletes in those days were minimal, to say the least.

gymnastics这个单词的本身起源于希腊语gymnos，意思是对运动员来说无群摆设计的装束在那个年代是最低限度，也就是说最少。

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It actually comes from the Greek word for naked, gymnos.

这个词源自希腊语Gymnos，指裸体。

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