搬走 (bānzǒu) means 'to move away' or 'to relocate' something from one place to another. It is commonly used in contexts where objects, furniture, or even people are being taken to a new location. The verb can imply a sense of departure or removal.
HSK 2, 16 strokes, Hard
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May 27, 2026
搬走bānzǒu(ban1zou3)
搬走 (bānzǒu) means 'to move away' or 'to relocate' something from one place to another. It is commonly used in contexts where objects, furniture, or even people are being taken to a new location. The verb can imply a sense of departure or removal.
Strokes16Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, moving homes often carries significant emotional weight, and it is common to hold a small ceremony to bless the new space. The act of moving itself is often seen as a new beginning.
Memory Tip
Imagine a big, heavy box being moved out of a house. The '搬' (bān) part looks like a person lifting and moving the box, while '走' (zǒu) sounds like 'go', reinforcing the idea of moving away. Together, they create a vivid image of relocation.
About 搬走
搬走Simplified
16Strokes
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L2ElementaryHSKKL1CEFRA1
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搬家 (bānjiā) - use 搬走 when focusing on the act of moving items away, while 搬家 emphasizes the entire process of moving to a new home.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a big, heavy box being moved out of a house. The '搬' (bān) part looks like a person lifting and moving the box, while '走' (zǒu) sounds like 'go', reinforcing the idea of moving away. Together, they create a vivid image of relocation.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 搬走 with 搬家 (bān jiā), which specifically means 'to move house'. 搬走 is more general and can refer to moving any object. In spoken language, ensure you use the correct tones, as mispronouncing '走' can change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 2 student, focus on using 搬走 in simple sentences to describe actions related to moving items or people. Connecting this word with other verbs related to movement, like 走 (zǒu, to walk) and 去 (qù, to go), can enhance your vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, moving homes often carries significant emotional weight, and it is common to hold a small ceremony to bless the new space. The act of moving itself is often seen as a new beginning.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mix up 搬走 with 搬家. For example, saying '我搬走明天' (Wǒ bānzǒu míngtiān) incorrectly suggests you're moving houses tomorrow when it should be '我搬家明天' (Wǒ bān jiā míngtiān). Always remember to use 搬走 for general moving actions.
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Cultural Notes for 搬走
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In Chinese culture, moving homes often carries significant emotional weight, and it is common to hold a small ceremony to bless the new space. The act of moving itself is often seen as a new beginning.
Frequently Asked Questions about 搬走
Yes, 搬走 typically refers to physically moving objects or people, but it can also metaphorically apply to situations like moving away from a job.
While you can say 搬走 when referring to items being taken from a house, the phrase 搬家 is more commonly used to describe the act of moving to a new residence.
搬走 emphasizes the action of moving something away from a location, while 带走 (dài zǒu) means to take something along with you as you go.
