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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
滑梯huátī(children's) sliding boardHSK 7, unknown, 23 strokes, rank #23086, Very Hard, colloquial, recreation, children's play
滑梯huátīa slideHSK 7, unknown, 23 strokes, rank #23086, Very Hard
huátī(hua2ti1)hua ti T2
  1. 1(children's) sliding board
  2. 2a slide
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March 24, 2026

滑梯huátī(hua2ti1)

滑梯 (huá tī) refers to a sliding board or slide, commonly found in playgrounds for children. It is designed for fun and physical activity, allowing kids to slide down from a height safely. This term is typically used in contexts related to play and childhood activities.

Strokes23Frequency#23086DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

滑梯 is a staple in Chinese playgrounds, reflecting the importance of outdoor play in children's development. In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on safe and creative playground designs in urban areas.

Memory tip

Imagine a child happily gliding down a滑 (huá), which looks like a smooth wave, from a tall slide, or梯 (tī), which resembles a ladder. The image of sliding down a wave helps connect the sound 'hua' with the action of sliding, making it easier to remember.

Meanings of 滑梯

huátī(hua2ti1)
1(children's) sliding board
2a slide
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滑梯Simplified
23Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 滑梯, as the first character '滑' has a second tone and '梯' has a first tone. It's best used in informal contexts, such as conversations about children's play areas. A common collocation is '儿童滑梯' (ér tóng huá tī), meaning children's slide.

HSK Study Tips

While 滑梯 may not be explicitly listed in HSK levels, it connects to vocabulary about playgrounds and children's activities, which are relevant for beginner learners. Focus on understanding the tones and familiarizing with related words like '玩具' (wán jù - toy) and '游戏' (yóu xì - game).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 滑梯 with other playground equipment, such as '秋千' (qiū qiān - swing). A common mistake is to say '滑梯' for swings, which should be corrected to '秋千'.

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Component Characters

滑huáto slip
HSK 512 strokes氵
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梯tīladder
11 strokes木
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How to say (children's) sliding board in Chinese

“(children's) sliding board” in Chinese is滑梯huátī

滑梯 (huá tī) refers to a sliding board or slide, commonly found in playgrounds for children. It is designed for fun and physical activity, allowing kids to slide down from a height safely. This term is typically used in contexts related to play and childhood activities.

When to use 滑梯

Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 滑梯, as the first character '滑' has a second tone and '梯' has a first tone. It's best used in informal contexts, such as conversations about children's play areas. A common collocation is '儿童滑梯' (ér tóng huá tī), meaning children's slide.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 滑梯 with other playground equipment, such as '秋千' (qiū qiān - swing). A common mistake is to say '滑梯' for swings, which should be corrected to '秋千'.

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滑梯 specifically refers to a traditional slide found in playgrounds, while other types of slides might include water slides or inflatable slides.

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