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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.
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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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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.
No, 滑冰 specifically refers to ice skating. For roller skating, the term is 滑轮 (huálún). Understanding this distinction is important when discussing different types of skating in Chinese.
滑冰 (huá bīng) means 'to skate' or 'skating' in Chinese. It refers to the activity of gliding over ice on skates. This term is commonly used in the context of ice skating sports and recreational activities.
You can use 滑冰 in a sentence like this: '我喜欢滑冰' (Wǒ xǐhuān huábīng), which means 'I like skating.' This phrase is useful when discussing hobbies or winter sports in Chinese.
滑冰 generally refers to ice skating, while 溜冰 can refer to skating in general, including roller skating.
You will need ice skates, which are specifically designed for sliding on ice surfaces.
Yes, especially in northern cities, where ice skating is a popular winter pastime.
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