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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
滑冰huábīngto skateHSK 6, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #6788, Hard, sports, recreation
滑冰huábīngskatingHSK 6, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #6788, Hard
huábīng(hua2bing1)hua bing T2
  1. 1to skate
  2. 2skating
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March 24, 2026

滑冰huábīng(hua2bing1)

滑冰 (huá bīng) refers to the activity of skating, typically on ice. It is commonly used in contexts related to winter sports and recreational activities, where individuals glide over ice surfaces for fun or in competitive events.

Strokes18Frequency#6788DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In China, 滑冰 is a popular winter activity, particularly in northern regions where ice rinks and frozen lakes are common. The sport has gained prominence with events like the Winter Olympics, enhancing its cultural significance.

Memory tip

Imagine a person gliding effortlessly on ice, their body moving smoothly like water (滑). The character 滑 features the water radical (氵), hinting at the fluid motion involved in skating, while 冰 means ice. Together, they evoke the image of skating on ice, making it easier to remember the pronunciation 'hua2 bing1'.

Meanings of 滑冰

huábīng(hua2bing1)
1to skate
2skating
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滑冰Simplified
18Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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滑雪 (huá xuě) - use 滑冰 when referring specifically to ice skating, while 滑雪 is for skiing on snow.

Usage Notes

滑冰 is used primarily in informal settings when discussing skating as a leisure activity or sport. Be cautious of tone when pronouncing it, as mispronouncing either character can change the meaning entirely. Common collocations include '滑冰鞋' (skates) and '滑冰场' (ice rink).

HSK Study Tips

滑冰 is relevant for learners at HSK Level 3 and above, as it introduces vocabulary related to sports and recreation. Students should focus on the characters individually, as well as their usage in sentences to build contextual understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 滑冰 with other forms of skating, such as roller skating. For example, saying '我喜欢滑冰在夏天' (I like to skate on ice in summer) is incorrect, as滑冰 is typically associated with winter.

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Component Characters

滑huáto slip
HSK 512 strokes氵
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冰bīngice
HSK 36 strokes冫
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How to say to skate in Chinese

“to skate” in Chinese is滑冰huábīng

滑冰 (huá bīng) refers to the activity of skating, typically on ice. It is commonly used in contexts related to winter sports and recreational activities, where individuals glide over ice surfaces for fun or in competitive events.

When to use 滑冰

滑冰 is used primarily in informal settings when discussing skating as a leisure activity or sport. Be cautious of tone when pronouncing it, as mispronouncing either character can change the meaning entirely. Common collocations include '滑冰鞋' (skates) and '滑冰场' (ice rink).

滑冰 or something close to it

滑雪 (huá xuě) - use 滑冰 when referring specifically to ice skating, while 滑雪 is for skiing on snow.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 滑冰 with other forms of skating, such as roller skating. For example, saying '我喜欢滑冰在夏天' (I like to skate on ice in summer) is incorrect, as滑冰 is typically associated with winter.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 滑冰

Other related words include 冰 (bīng), meaning 'ice', and 滑 (huá), meaning 'to glide' or 'to slide'. These words are often used in conjunction with 滑冰 to describe various ice-related activities.

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