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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
滑雪huáxuěto skiHSK 6, unknown, 23 strokes, rank #5733, Hard, sports, recreation
滑雪huáxuěskiingHSK 6, unknown, 23 strokes, rank #5733, Hard
huáxuě(hua2xue3)hua xue T2
  1. 1to ski
  2. 2skiing
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March 24, 2026

滑雪huáxuě(hua2xue3)

滑雪 (huáxuě) means 'to ski' or 'skiing' in Chinese. It is commonly used in contexts related to winter sports, recreational activities, and discussions about travel to snowy destinations. The term combines the characters for 'slide' (滑) and 'snow' (雪), emphasizing the action performed on snow-covered surfaces.

Strokes23Frequency#5733DifficultyHard
Cultural note

Skiing is a popular winter sport in China, especially in regions such as Harbin and the northeastern provinces. The development of ski resorts has increased interest in 滑雪, particularly leading up to the Winter Olympics held in Beijing, which showcased China's growing engagement with winter sports.

Memory tip

Imagine you are sliding down a snowy hill, which connects to the character 滑 (huá) meaning 'to slide.' Picture a playful child gliding effortlessly on snow, which will help you remember both the action of skiing and the sound of the word, hua2 xue3.

Meanings of 滑雪

huáxuě(hua2xue3)
1to ski
2skiing
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About 滑雪

滑雪Simplified
23Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 滑雪

Quick Contrast

滑雪 (huáxuě) vs 滑冰 (huábīng): choose 滑雪 when referring to skiing on snow, while 滑冰 refers specifically to ice skating.

Usage Notes

滑雪 is generally used in informal contexts but can also be seen in travel brochures and sports discussions. Be careful not to confuse it with related terms like 雪地 (xuědì - snowfield), which refers to the snowy ground rather than the activity itself. Remember to use the correct tones to avoid miscommunication.

HSK Study Tips

滑雪 is not specifically listed in HSK levels but is relevant for learners at HSK 3-4, especially for those interested in sports vocabulary. Focus on related terms like 滑 (to slide) and 雪 (snow) to build a broader vocabulary around winter sports.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 滑 (huá) or use the wrong tone for 雪 (xuě). For example, saying 'hua3 xue3' instead of 'hua2 xue3' changes the meaning entirely and could confuse listeners.

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Component Characters

滑huáto slip
HSK 512 strokes氵
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雪xuěsnow
HSK 111 strokes雨
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How to say to ski in Chinese

“to ski” in Chinese is滑雪huáxuě

滑雪 (huáxuě) means 'to ski' or 'skiing' in Chinese. It is commonly used in contexts related to winter sports, recreational activities, and discussions about travel to snowy destinations. The term combines the characters for 'slide' (滑) and 'snow' (雪), emphasizing the action performed on snow-covered surfaces.

When to use 滑雪

滑雪 is generally used in informal contexts but can also be seen in travel brochures and sports discussions. Be careful not to confuse it with related terms like 雪地 (xuědì - snowfield), which refers to the snowy ground rather than the activity itself. Remember to use the correct tones to avoid miscommunication.

滑雪 or something close to it

滑雪 (huáxuě) vs 滑冰 (huábīng): choose 滑雪 when referring to skiing on snow, while 滑冰 refers specifically to ice skating.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 滑 (huá) or use the wrong tone for 雪 (xuě). For example, saying 'hua3 xue3' instead of 'hua2 xue3' changes the meaning entirely and could confuse listeners.

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Common Confusions with 滑雪

滑雪vs滑
huá

Similar pronunciation and shares the same radical.

滑雪vs雪
xuě

Similar pronunciation but different meaning.

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Usage Notes for 滑雪

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When using 滑雪, ensure the context makes it clear that you are referring to skiing, as it can be confused with other sliding activities.

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我喜欢滑雪。

I like skiing.

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我喜欢____。

I like skiing.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 滑雪

It is pronounced as hua2 xue3, with the second syllable being pronounced with a falling tone.

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