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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
搬迁bānqiānto moveHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #21251, Very Hard
搬迁bānqiānto relocateHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #21251, Very Hard
搬迁bānqiānremovalHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #21251, Very Hard
bānqiān(ban1qian1)ban qian T1
  1. 1to move
  2. 2to relocate
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March 24, 2026

搬迁(搬遷)bānqiān(ban1qian1)

搬迁 (bān qiān) refers to the act of moving or relocating from one place to another, often involving the transportation of belongings or a household. It is commonly used in contexts such as moving residences, offices, or businesses, and can imply a more permanent change of location compared to simply 'moving'.

Strokes19Frequency#21251DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In China,搬迁 is often associated with significant life changes, such as job transfers or urban development. The concept of moving is deeply tied to family and social networks, where maintaining connections is considered important.

Memory tip

Imagine a big, heavy truck carrying a family’s belongings. The truck is '搬' (bān)ing a '迁' (qiān) of homes. Visualize the truck with the word '搬' on the side and '迁' written on the door to help you remember the pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 搬迁

bānqiān(ban1qian1)
1to move
2to relocate
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About 搬迁

搬迁Simplified
搬遷Traditional
19Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

迁移 (qiān yí) refers to migration or relocation, often implying a more gradual or seasonal movement, while 搬迁 (bān qiān) suggests a more immediate or permanent relocation.

Usage Notes

搬迁 is often used in formal contexts, such as business relocations or government notifications. Be careful not to confuse it with simpler terms like '搬家' (bān jiā), which specifically means 'to move house'. The tone combinations can also be tricky; ensure you pronounce both syllables with the correct first tone.

HSK Study Tips

While 搬迁 is not specifically listed in the HSK vocabulary, it can be connected to the HSK 3 level words like '家' (jiā, home) and '去' (qù, to go). Students should focus on understanding the context of relocation and practice using it in sentences about moving.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 搬迁 with 搬家, using 搬迁 when they mean to say they are moving houses, which is incorrect. Instead, use 搬家 in that context, while reserving 搬迁 for broader relocations.

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Component characters

搬bānto move (i.e. relocate oneself)
HSK 313 strokes扌
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迁qiānto move
HSK 76 strokes辶
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How to say to move in Chinese

“to move” in Chinese is搬迁bānqiān

搬迁 (bān qiān) refers to the act of moving or relocating from one place to another, often involving the transportation of belongings or a household. It is commonly used in contexts such as moving residences, offices, or businesses, and can imply a more permanent change of location compared to simply 'moving'.

When to use 搬迁

搬迁 is often used in formal contexts, such as business relocations or government notifications. Be careful not to confuse it with simpler terms like '搬家' (bān jiā), which specifically means 'to move house'. The tone combinations can also be tricky; ensure you pronounce both syllables with the correct first tone.

搬迁 or something close to it

迁移 (qiān yí) refers to migration or relocation, often implying a more gradual or seasonal movement, while 搬迁 (bān qiān) suggests a more immediate or permanent relocation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 搬迁 with 搬家, using 搬迁 when they mean to say they are moving houses, which is incorrect. Instead, use 搬家 in that context, while reserving 搬迁 for broader relocations.

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