Meaning and Usage
滑行 (huáxíng) literally means 'to slide or glide while moving.' It is often used to describe smooth, controlled movement over a surface, such as an airplane taxiing on a runway or a person sliding on ice.
Common Contexts
This word is frequently used in aviation to describe the movement of aircraft on the ground before takeoff or after landing. It also appears in sports contexts, especially winter sports involving ice skating or skiing.
Collocations and Patterns
- 滑行道 (huáxíng dào): taxiway, the path airplanes use to slide on the ground.
- 滑行速度 (huáxíng sùdù): sliding speed, often used in technical or sports contexts.
- 滑行时 (huáxíng shí): during sliding, used to give instructions or warnings.
Usage Notes
滑行 emphasizes smooth, continuous sliding motion and often implies control and balance. It differs from 滑倒 (to slip and fall) because 滑行 does not imply losing control. Avoid confusing 滑行 with 行走 (walking) or 跑 (running), as 滑行 specifically involves sliding rather than stepping or running.