Chinese

huáxíng
Meaning: to slide; to glide; to taxi (of an aircraft)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

滑
行

Example sentences

The airplane taxied slowly on the runway, preparing for takeoff.
飛機升空之前,必須先在地面滑行。
飞机升空之前,必须先在地面滑行。
The plane must taxi on the ground before taking off.

Usage Notes

Can refer to sliding on ice or an aircraft moving on the ground.

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