爬行 en 30 segundos
- Mainly for babies crawling.
- Can describe slow, low movement.
- Common in child development context.
- Figurative use for slow traffic or progress.
- Meaning
- To crawl; to move along on the hands and knees or with the body close to the ground.
- Usage
- This word is primarily used to describe the movement of very young children or babies who are not yet walking. It can also be used metaphorically to describe slow, low movement, or even the movement of certain animals. In a literal sense, it's about getting from one place to another without standing upright.
My baby is learning to 爬行.
- Literal Meaning
- Babies often crawl before they walk. This is a natural stage of development. The word describes this specific mode of locomotion. For example, a parent might observe, '看，宝宝在地上 爬行！' (Look, the baby is crawling on the floor!).
- Figurative Usage
- Sometimes, '爬行' can be used to describe something moving very slowly and close to the ground, like a snail or even a slow-moving vehicle in heavy traffic. It evokes a sense of low, deliberate, or even laborious movement. For instance, one might say, '大卡车在高速公路上 爬行' (The big truck is crawling on the highway).
- Animal Movement
- Certain animals are known for their crawling movement. While specific verbs might be used for different animals (like 蛇 'shé' for snake), '爬行' can be a general term. For example, a description of insect behavior might include, '蚂蚁在地上 爬行' (Ants are crawling on the ground).
- Developmental Stage
- In discussions about child development, '爬行' is a key term. Milestones are often tracked, and parents eagerly await their child's ability to crawl. It signifies a growing independence and mobility for the infant. '你的孩子什么时候开始 爬行 的？' (When did your child start crawling?).
- Basic Sentence Structure
- The most common structure involves a subject performing the action of crawling. This is often a baby or a young child. The sentence can be as simple as: [Subject] + 爬行. Example: 婴儿 爬行 (The infant crawls).
- Adding Location
- You can specify where the crawling is happening using prepositions like 在 (zài - at/on) followed by a location. Example: 宝宝在地上 爬行 (The baby is crawling on the ground).
- Describing the Manner
- You can add adverbs or phrases to describe how the crawling is done, though this is less common for babies as their crawling is usually consistent. For figurative uses, it's more relevant. Example: 蜗牛 爬行 得非常慢 (The snail crawls very slowly).
- Using 正在 (zhèngzài)
- To emphasize that the action is happening right now, you can use 正在 (zhèngzài) before 爬行. Example: 他 正在 爬行 (He is crawling).
- Combining with Other Actions
- You can describe a sequence of actions. For example, a baby might crawl and then reach for something. Example: 宝宝 爬行 过去，然后抓住了玩具 (The baby crawled over and then grabbed the toy).
- Figurative Examples
- In non-literal contexts, it describes slow movement. Example: 交通堵塞时，汽车只能 爬行 (During traffic jams, cars can only crawl).
My baby 爬行 on the floor.
- Parent-Child Conversations
- This is perhaps the most common place you'll hear '爬行'. Parents talking about their babies or young children often use this word. For example, '我的宝宝现在会 爬行 了' (My baby can crawl now). You'll hear it in everyday chats between parents, at playgroups, or when discussing child development milestones.
- Child Development Discussions
- Pediatricians, child psychologists, and parenting books will frequently use '爬行' when discussing infant motor skills. They might talk about the importance of crawling for developing coordination and strength. For instance, a doctor might ask, '宝宝的 爬行 发展得怎么样？' (How is the baby's crawling development?).
- Descriptions of Animals
- When talking about certain animals, especially insects or reptiles that move close to the ground, '爬行' might be used. Documentaries about nature, or even casual conversations about pets like lizards or turtles, could feature this word. '你看，那只蜥蜴在岩石上 爬行.' (Look, that lizard is crawling on the rock).
- Traffic and Slow Movement
- In a more figurative sense, you might hear it used to describe extremely slow traffic. A commuter complaining about their journey might say, '今天路上车太多了，我们只能 爬行.' (There are too many cars on the road today, we can only crawl).
- Storytelling and Literature
- In children's stories or even more literary contexts, '爬行' can be used to paint a picture of slow, deliberate, or even awkward movement. It adds a descriptive element to narratives. A story might describe a character moving stealthily by '爬行' through a dangerous area.
- Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
- In contexts related to physical therapy, especially for infants or individuals recovering mobility, '爬行' exercises might be prescribed. Therapists would use this term when instructing patients or discussing progress. '我们现在开始做 爬行 训练。' (We are now starting crawling exercises).
- Confusing with Walking
- The most basic mistake is to use '爬行' when someone is already walking. '爬行' specifically refers to movement on hands and knees or close to the ground. Once a person (especially a child) is standing and walking, you would use '走路' (zǒulù - to walk). Example of mistake: '那个孩子在地上 爬行' when the child is clearly walking. Correct: '那个孩子在地上 走路' or '那个孩子在 走路'.
- Overusing for Adult Movement
- While '爬行' can be used figuratively for slow movement, it's generally not used for adult locomotion unless in specific, often humorous or self-deprecating, contexts. For example, saying '我 爬行 回家' (I crawled home) would sound very strange unless you were implying extreme exhaustion or perhaps playing a game. Native speakers would more likely use words like '慢慢走' (mànmàn zǒu - walk slowly) or describe the difficulty of movement.
- Misapplying to Animals
- While '爬行' can describe the movement of some animals (like insects or reptiles), it's not a universal term. For example, a snake's movement is usually described with 蛇行 (shéxíng - to slither/move like a snake). Using '爬行' for a snake might sound a bit unnatural or overly general. It's best to use more specific verbs when available for animal movement.
- Incorrect Tone/Register
- In formal writing or speech, especially when not referring to babies, the figurative use of '爬行' might sound a bit informal or even slightly awkward. For instance, describing a company's slow progress as '公司在 爬行' might be understood, but '发展缓慢' (fāzhǎn huǎnmàn - developing slowly) is more standard and formal.
- Confusing Characters
- While less of a meaning mistake and more of a writing error, learners might confuse the character 爬 (pá) with similar-looking characters. It's important to practice writing and recognizing it correctly, especially since it's a verb related to movement.
- 走路 (zǒulù)
- This is the most direct antonym and alternative when referring to human locomotion. '走路' means 'to walk'. While '爬行' is about moving on hands and knees, '走路' is about moving on two feet. Example: 婴儿 爬行，但大孩子 走路 (Infants crawl, but older children walk).
- 匍匐前进 (pǔfú qiánjìn)
- This phrase means 'to advance in a prone position' or 'to crawl forward'. It's more formal and often used in military or survival contexts. It's similar to '爬行' but sounds more deliberate and strategic. Example: 士兵们 匍匐前进 以躲避敌人 (The soldiers advanced in a prone position to avoid the enemy).
- 慢行 (mànxíng)
- This means 'to move slowly' or 'slow traffic'. It's a more general term for slow movement, often used for vehicles or in situations where speed is reduced. It can be a figurative alternative to '爬行' when describing slow traffic. Example: 车辆在雨中 慢行 (Vehicles move slowly in the rain).
- 挪动 (nuódòng)
- This means 'to move slightly' or 'to shift'. It implies a very small, often hesitant or difficult, movement. It's not quite crawling, but it can describe a very slow, low movement. Example: 他 挪动 了身体，试图找到一个舒服的姿势 (He shifted his body, trying to find a comfortable position).
- 爬 (pá)
- This single character means 'to climb' or 'to crawl'. When used as a verb on its own, it can sometimes imply crawling, especially in informal contexts or when the context is clear. However, '爬行' is more specific for the act of crawling. Example: 孩子 爬 上楼梯 (The child climbs the stairs). In some contexts, '孩子 爬 在地上' could mean crawling.
- 蛇行 (shéxíng)
- Literally 'snake movement', this term describes movement similar to a snake, often in a winding or serpentine path. It's specific to how certain animals move and can also be used figuratively for winding roads or paths. Example: 汽车在狭窄的道路上 蛇行 (The car winds its way on the narrow road).
How Formal Is It?
Dato curioso
The character 爬 itself visually suggests movement close to the ground, with its components sometimes interpreted as hands and legs working together. The character 行 is a very fundamental character related to movement and action, appearing in many words related to travel and behavior.
Guía de pronunciación
- Pronouncing 'p' without aspiration.
- Incorrectly pronouncing the 'x' sound, often as a simple 's' or 'h'.
- Adding an 'r' sound at the end of 'ing'.
Nivel de dificultad
The word itself is simple and commonly encountered in basic contexts. Recognizing it is straightforward for A1 learners. Understanding its figurative uses requires more context and exposure.
Writing the characters 爬 and 行 is fundamental. Forming simple sentences with '爬行' is also at an A1 level. More complex figurative uses require higher proficiency.
Pronouncing '爬行' correctly can be a slight challenge due to the aspirated 'p' and the 'x' sound, but it's manageable for beginners. Using it in simple sentences is easy.
The sound of '爬行' is distinct and usually clear in context, especially when referring to babies. Figurative uses might require paying attention to the surrounding vocabulary.
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Gramática que debes saber
The use of 在 (zài) with verbs to indicate an action in progress.
宝宝在地上爬行。(The baby is crawling on the ground.)
The structure Verb + 得 + Adverb to describe the manner of an action.
他爬行得很快。(He crawls very fast.)
Using conjunctions like '但' (dàn - but) or '虽然...但...' (suīrán...dàn... - although...but...) for contrast.
宝宝爬行，但他还不会走路。(The baby crawls, but he can't walk yet.)
Purpose clauses using '来' (lái - to/in order to).
他需要练习爬行来增强力量。(He needs to practice crawling to strengthen his muscles.)
Figurative comparisons using '像' (xiàng - like/as).
交通堵塞时，汽车像在爬行。(During traffic jams, cars are like crawling.)
Ejemplos por nivel
宝宝在地上爬行。
The baby is crawling on the floor.
Subject + 在 + Location + Verb. Indicates an action in progress.
他喜欢爬行。
He likes to crawl.
Subject + Verb + Object (infinitive-like usage).
小狗在爬行。
The puppy is crawling.
Subject + 在 + Verb. Present continuous tense.
看，他在爬行！
Look, he is crawling!
Exclamatory sentence with '看' (look).
婴儿不会走路，只会爬行。
Babies can't walk, they can only crawl.
Contrast using '不会...只会...' (cannot... only...).
我看到他在爬行。
I saw him crawling.
Subject + Verb + Object + Verb. Indicates perception of an action.
他爬行得很快。
He crawls very fast.
Subject + Verb + 得 + Adverb. Describes the manner of the action.
他学习爬行。
He is learning to crawl.
Subject + Verb + Object. Indicates the process of learning.
我的小侄子正在地上爬行，寻找他的玩具。
My little nephew is crawling on the floor, looking for his toy.
Using '正在' for present continuous action, and a purpose clause with '寻找'.
在野外，有些小动物只能靠爬行来移动。
In the wild, some small animals can only move by crawling.
Using '靠...来...' (rely on... to...) to express method.
当他摔倒时，他并没有哭，而是继续爬行。
When he fell down, he didn't cry, but continued to crawl.
Using '当...时' (when...) and contrast with '而是' (but rather).
这个花园里的蜗牛爬行得非常慢。
The snails in this garden crawl very slowly.
Location + Subject + Verb + 得 + Adverb. Describes the manner of movement.
他小时候非常喜欢在草地上爬行。
He really liked to crawl on the grass when he was little.
Time phrase + Subject + Adverb + Verb + Location. Expressing past preference.
看到婴儿爬行，我感到非常开心。
Seeing the baby crawl makes me very happy.
Gerund-like phrase '看到婴儿爬行' as the subject.
交通非常拥堵，汽车只能缓慢地爬行。
Traffic is very congested, and cars can only crawl slowly.
Figurative use of '爬行' for slow-moving vehicles.
他需要练习爬行来增强腿部力量。
He needs to practice crawling to strengthen his leg muscles.
Purpose clause with '来' (to/in order to).
在物理治疗中，婴儿的爬行能力是评估其运动发展的重要指标之一。
In physical therapy, a baby's crawling ability is one of the important indicators for assessing their motor development.
Complex sentence structure with a noun phrase as the subject and a relative clause implied.
虽然他现在已经能走路了，但他小时候的爬行姿势非常独特。
Although he can walk now, his crawling posture when he was little was very unique.
Using '虽然...但...' (although... but...) for contrast.
在某些生存场景下，人们可能需要像动物一样爬行来穿越障碍。
In certain survival scenarios, people might need to crawl like animals to get through obstacles.
Using '像...一样' (like...) for comparison.
科技发展日新月异，但有时感觉像是在爬行，进展缓慢。
Technological development is rapid, but sometimes it feels like crawling, with slow progress.
Figurative use to express a feeling of slow progress despite apparent speed.
他回忆起童年时，总会想起在花园里无忧无虑地爬行玩耍的时光。
When he recalls his childhood, he always remembers the time spent crawling and playing carefree in the garden.
Using '回忆起' (recall) and a descriptive phrase for past memories.
这家公司的业务增长一直处于爬行状态，亟需新的策略。
This company's business growth has been in a crawling state, urgently needing new strategies.
Figurative use to describe stagnant business growth.
在黑暗的隧道中，探险队员们不得不匍匐前进，每一步都像是在爬行。
In the dark tunnel, the exploration team had to advance in a prone position, each step felt like crawling.
Combining '匍匐前进' with a simile '像是在爬行'.
研究表明，婴儿早期的爬行活动对其大脑发育有积极影响。
Research shows that early crawling activities in infants have a positive impact on their brain development.
Formal language, using '研究表明' (research indicates) and '积极影响' (positive impact).
尽管现代交通工具日益发达，但在极端天气或恶劣路况下，车辆依然可能陷入爬行模式。
Despite the increasing development of modern transportation, vehicles may still enter a crawling mode under extreme weather or poor road conditions.
Using '尽管...但...' (although... but...), and formal vocabulary like '日益发达' (increasingly developed) and '恶劣路况' (poor road conditions).
儿童心理学家指出，允许孩子在安全的环境下自由爬行，有助于培养他们的独立性和探索精神。
Child psychologists point out that allowing children to crawl freely in a safe environment helps cultivate their independence and exploratory spirit.
Formal phrasing, '指出' (point out), '培养' (cultivate), '独立性' (independence), '探索精神' (exploratory spirit).
故事中的主人公在被困的山洞里，只能依靠微弱的光线，缓慢地爬行寻找出路。
In the story, the protagonist, trapped in a cave, could only rely on faint light to crawl slowly in search of an exit.
Descriptive narrative, using '依靠' (rely on) and '寻找出路' (search for an exit).
经济复苏的步伐如同爬行，虽然前景看好，但实际进展却相当缓慢。
The pace of economic recovery is like crawling; although the outlook is good, the actual progress is quite slow.
Simile comparing economic recovery to crawling, using '如同' (like/as).
在某些复杂的生物学研究中，细胞的迁移过程有时会被形象地比喻为在基质上爬行。
In some complex biological studies, the migration process of cells is sometimes vividly compared to crawling on a substrate.
Technical vocabulary, '生物学研究' (biological studies), '迁移过程' (migration process), '基质' (substrate).
他回忆起自己作为一名初学者，在学习编程时，感觉就像是在代码的海洋里艰难爬行。
He recalled that when he was a beginner learning programming, it felt like struggling to crawl through an ocean of code.
Metaphorical use to describe the difficulty of learning a complex skill.
面对巨大的压力，他感觉自己不是在前进，而是在原地爬行，无法突破瓶颈。
Facing immense pressure, he felt like he wasn't moving forward, but crawling in place, unable to break through the bottleneck.
Expressing frustration and lack of progress using '原地爬行' (crawling in place) and '瓶颈' (bottleneck).
随着技术的进步，曾经被认为是艰巨任务的爬行训练，现在也变得更加科学和有效。
With technological advancements, crawling training, once considered a daunting task, has now become more scientific and effective.
Discussing progress and change, using '曾经' (once) and '艰巨任务' (daunting task).
在某些极端环境下，人类的生存能力受到极大考验，有时甚至需要回归到最原始的爬行状态以求生存。
In certain extreme environments, human survival capabilities are severely tested, sometimes even requiring a return to the most primitive crawling state for survival.
Elevated vocabulary: '极端环境' (extreme environments), '生存能力' (survival capabilities), '极大考验' (severely tested), '原始的爬行状态' (primitive crawling state).
新技术的推广往往伴随着阵痛期，就像一个新生事物在经历艰难的爬行阶段，才能最终腾飞。
The promotion of new technologies is often accompanied by a painful period, much like a new entity going through a difficult crawling phase before it can finally soar.
Sophisticated metaphor comparing technological adoption to a crawling phase followed by growth.
他的叙事风格以其细腻的笔触，描绘了人物在困境中挣扎爬行的心路历程。
His narrative style, with its delicate brushstrokes, depicts the protagonist's inner journey of struggling and crawling through adversity.
Literary analysis, '叙事风格' (narrative style), '细腻的笔触' (delicate brushstrokes), '心路历程' (inner journey).
尽管人工智能在许多领域取得了突破性进展，但在某些需要精细操作和直觉判断的任务上，其表现仍处于一种“爬行”状态。
Although artificial intelligence has made breakthrough progress in many fields, its performance in tasks requiring fine manipulation and intuitive judgment is still in a 'crawling' state.
Technical and figurative language, '突破性进展' (breakthrough progress), '精细操作' (fine manipulation), '直觉判断' (intuitive judgment).
历史的长河中，文明的演进并非总是坦途，有时也需要经历漫长而艰难的爬行阶段。
In the long river of history, the evolution of civilization is not always a smooth path; sometimes it requires enduring a long and arduous crawling phase.
Philosophical and historical context, '文明的演进' (evolution of civilization), '并非总是坦途' (not always a smooth path).
他用一种近乎病态的执着，日复一日地在资料堆中爬行，试图挖掘出隐藏的真相。
With an almost pathological obsession, he crawled through piles of data day after day, attempting to unearth the hidden truth.
Figurative use emphasizing intense, meticulous, and slow effort.
在对宇宙深处的探索中，我们目前的认知能力，如同在浩瀚星海中笨拙地爬行。
In the exploration of the deep universe, our current cognitive abilities are like clumsily crawling in the vast sea of stars.
Poetic and philosophical metaphor about the limitations of human knowledge regarding the universe.
改革开放初期，中国经济的发展步伐一度显得缓慢，仿佛在为日后的腾飞积蓄力量，进行着一场无声的爬行。
In the early stages of reform and opening up, China's economic development pace appeared slow for a time, as if accumulating strength for future leaps, undergoing a silent crawl.
Historical context, figurative language describing a slow but purposeful initial phase of development.
面对浩如烟海的文献资料，研究者必须具备超乎寻常的耐心，才能在其中爬行，最终提炼出有价值的洞见。
Faced with a vast sea of literature, researchers must possess extraordinary patience to crawl through it and ultimately extract valuable insights.
Highly formal and sophisticated language, '浩如烟海' (vast as smoke and sea), '超乎寻常' (beyond the ordinary), '提炼出有价值的洞见' (extract valuable insights).
其艺术创作风格，往往将现实的沉重感与超现实的梦幻感交织，使观者仿佛置身于一种缓慢而奇异的爬行体验之中。
His artistic style often intertwines the heaviness of reality with surreal dreaminess, making the viewer feel as if they are immersed in a slow and strange crawling experience.
Art criticism, '超现实的梦幻感' (surreal dreaminess), '奇异的爬行体验' (strange crawling experience).
在漫长的演化过程中，生命体的适应性进化并非总是跳跃式的，更多时候是微小变异累积的缓慢爬行。
In the long evolutionary process, the adaptive evolution of life forms is not always characterized by leaps; more often, it is a slow crawl of accumulated minor variations.
Scientific and philosophical discourse, '演化过程' (evolutionary process), '适应性进化' (adaptive evolution), '跳跃式的' (leap-like), '微小变异累积' (accumulation of minor variations).
他试图通过一种近乎冥想的专注，在繁复的法律条文中爬行，以期找到那条被忽略的细微漏洞。
He attempted, with an almost meditative focus, to crawl through the intricate legal provisions in hopes of finding that overlooked subtle loophole.
Figurative language describing meticulous and slow legal research, '繁复的法律条文' (intricate legal provisions), '被忽略的细微漏洞' (overlooked subtle loophole).
在数字化浪潮席卷全球的当下，一些传统行业不得不经历痛苦的转型，如同在数字海洋中艰难爬行，寻求新的生存之道。
In the current era of the digital wave sweeping the globe, some traditional industries have to undergo painful transformations, as if crawling arduously in the digital ocean, seeking new ways to survive.
Societal and economic commentary, '数字化浪潮' (digital wave), '转型' (transformation), '数字海洋' (digital ocean), '生存之道' (way to survive).
其音乐作品以其独特的氛围感著称，仿佛将听者引入一个缓慢膨胀的音景，经历一场感官上的爬行。
His musical works are known for their unique atmospheric quality, as if drawing the listener into a slowly expanding soundscape, experiencing a sensory crawl.
Music criticism, '氛围感' (atmospheric quality), '音景' (soundscape), '感官上的爬行' (sensory crawl).
在对未知的宇宙规律进行探索时，人类的科学认知就如同一个婴儿，在广袤的真理之地上小心翼翼地爬行。
In the exploration of unknown universal laws, humanity's scientific cognition is like an infant, crawling cautiously on the vast land of truth.
Philosophical and poetic metaphor about the nascent stage of scientific understanding of the universe.
他以一种近乎偏执的严谨，在历史的碎片中爬行，试图拼凑出被掩埋的真相，其过程之艰辛，非旁人所能想象。
With an almost obsessive rigor, he crawled through fragments of history, attempting to piece together the buried truth; the arduousness of the process was beyond imagination for others.
Emphasizing extreme dedication and difficulty, '近乎偏执的严谨' (almost obsessive rigor), '碎片' (fragments), '拼凑出被掩埋的真相' (piece together the buried truth).
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
— The baby is crawling.
快看，宝宝在爬行！
— Learning to crawl.
他正在学习爬行，每天都在进步。
— Like crawling (used figuratively for slow movement).
今天的交通真是糟糕，车子像在爬行一样。
— Crawls very fast.
这个宝宝爬行得很快，像个小火箭。
— Crawling posture.
每个宝宝的爬行姿势都不太一样。
— Crawling carefree.
孩子们在草地上无忧无虑地爬行。
— Crawling with difficulty.
他艰难地爬行，试图逃离危险。
— Stop crawling.
当他站起来时，他停止了爬行。
— Start crawling.
宝宝什么时候开始爬行？
— Crawling ability.
评估宝宝的爬行能力很重要。
Se confunde a menudo con
'走路' means 'to walk' and refers to upright locomotion. '爬行' is specifically moving on hands and knees or low to the ground. They are opposites in terms of posture and method of movement for humans.
'跑' means 'to run', which is a much faster form of locomotion. '爬行' is inherently slow and low to the ground.
While '爬' can mean 'to crawl', it is more versatile and also means 'to climb'. '爬行' is more specific to the act of crawling on the ground.
Modismos y expresiones
— To advance by crawling; to make slow but steady progress.
虽然过程缓慢，但我们正在稳步地爬行前进，最终会达成目标。
Neutral— Unable to move even an inch; extremely difficult to proceed. (Often used figuratively for slow progress, similar to crawling).
在如此恶劣的天气下，我们简直寸步难行。
Neutral— Moving as slowly as a snail or an ox; extremely slow progress.
这个项目的进展实在是蜗行牛步，让人无法满意。
Neutral— Walking with great difficulty; slow and laborious progress.
老年人步履维艰地走着，需要有人搀扶。
Neutral— To advance in a prone position; to crawl forward (often in military or survival contexts).
士兵们在敌人的火力下匍匐前进。
Formal/Military— To move like a turtle; very slow.
他做事总是龟行，效率很低。
Informal/Figurative— Literally 'crawl squares', refers to playing a game where one crawls through squares, or figuratively, doing tedious, repetitive work.
我每天都要爬格子，处理这些文件。
Informal/Figurative— To crawl into the earth; often refers to dying and being buried.
人生短暂，终将爬行入土。
Somber/Literary— To crawl all over the world; a playful or exaggerated way to describe extensive travel or exploration, emphasizing the effort involved.
他梦想着有一天能爬行天下，看遍世间风景。
Playful/Exaggerated— To crawl forward; to make slow but determined progress.
即使困难重重，我们也要爬行向前，绝不放弃。
Encouraging/FigurativeFácil de confundir
Both involve moving low to the ground.
'爬行' is a general term for crawling, most commonly used for babies. '匍匐前进' is more formal, often used in military or survival contexts, implying a deliberate and strategic advance in a prone position.
宝宝在地上<mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>爬行</mark>。士兵们在战场上<mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>匍匐前进</mark>。
Both describe slow movement.
'爬行' specifically implies movement on hands and knees or very low to the ground. '慢行' is a broader term for moving slowly, often used for vehicles or general slow progress, and doesn't necessarily imply a low posture.
汽车在高速公路上<mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>爬行</mark>（比喻）。汽车在雨中<mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>慢行</mark>。
Both can describe slow, undulating movements.
'蠕动' typically describes wriggling or squirming movements, like those of worms or a baby's early movements before coordinated crawling. '爬行' refers to more deliberate movement on hands and knees.
虫子在泥土里<mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>蠕动</mark>。宝宝在地上<mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>爬行</mark>。
Both can involve moving low to the ground.
'潜行' means to move stealthily or secretly, often implying a need for quiet and concealment. '爬行' is about the physical posture and method of movement, not necessarily about stealth.
猫咪<mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>潜行</mark>捕捉老鼠。婴儿在地上<mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>爬行</mark>。
Both imply slow movement.
'挪动' means to shift or move slightly, often with effort or hesitancy. It doesn't imply the specific posture of crawling. '爬行' is a distinct mode of locomotion.
他<mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>挪动</mark>了一下身体。宝宝<mark class='bg-emerald-200 dark:bg-emerald-800 px-0.5 rounded'>爬行</mark>到门口。
Patrones de oraciones
Subject + 爬行。
宝宝爬行。
Subject + 在 + Location + 爬行。
婴儿在地上爬行。
Subject + 正在 + 爬行。
他正在爬行。
Subject + 爬行 + 得 + Adverb。
宝宝爬行得很快。
Subject + Verb + 爬行。
我喜欢看他爬行。
Figurative: Subject + 像/如同 + 爬行。
经济像在爬行。
Purpose: Verb + 来 + 爬行。
他学习爬行来锻炼身体。
Contrast: Although + Subject + Verb, but + Subject + Verb.
虽然他能走路，但他小时候爬行很快。
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Verbos
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High (especially in contexts related to babies and child development)
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Using '爬行' for an adult who is walking.
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走路 (zǒulù)
'爬行' specifically refers to movement on hands and knees or very low to the ground. '走路' is for upright walking. Using '爬行' for an adult who is walking would be incorrect and nonsensical.
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Confusing '爬行' with '跑' (pǎo - to run).
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跑 (pǎo)
'爬行' is slow and low, while '跑' is fast and upright. They are completely different forms of locomotion.
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Applying '爬行' to all animal movements.
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Use specific verbs or context.
While '爬行' can describe some animal movements, it's not universal. For example, snakes usually '蛇行' (shéxíng - slither). It's best to use more precise verbs when available.
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Using '爬行' figuratively for general slow progress without context.
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Use context or other words like '慢行' (mànxíng - move slowly).
The figurative use of '爬行' for slow progress needs context to be understood. Simply saying 'progress is crawling' might be ambiguous. Words like '发展缓慢' (fāzhǎn huǎnmàn - developing slowly) might be clearer in formal contexts.
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Mispronouncing the 'x' sound.
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Pronounce 'x' like 'sh' but with the tongue forward.
The 'x' in '爬行' (páxíng) is a distinct sound in Mandarin. Mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other words or make your pronunciation sound unnatural.
Consejos
Mastering the 'x' sound
The 'x' in '爬行' (páxíng) is pronounced like 'sh' but with your tongue closer to the front of your mouth, behind your teeth. Practice saying 'she', then move your tongue forward slightly. It's a common sound in Mandarin, so mastering it will help with many words.
Baby Talk Context
The most frequent and natural context for '爬行' is discussing babies. When you see or talk about infants moving on the floor before they walk, this is the word to use. Think 'baby + crawling'.
Traffic Jams and Slow Progress
When you're stuck in terrible traffic and cars are barely moving, you can say the cars are '爬行'. This figurative use extends to any situation where progress is extremely slow and low to the ground, like a struggling economy or a difficult project. Remember it implies slowness and being close to the ground/foundation.
Contrast with Walking
Always contrast '爬行' (crawling) with '走路' (zǒulù - walking). One is on hands and knees, the other is upright. This distinction is crucial for accurate communication, especially when discussing children's development.
Character Breakdown
Break down the characters: 爬 (pá) suggests climbing or crawling, and 行 (xíng) means to move or walk. Together, they clearly indicate movement close to the ground using limbs. Visualizing a baby 'pa-pa-ing' its way across the floor might help!
Cultural Significance
In Chinese culture, a baby's '爬行' is a celebrated developmental milestone. Understanding this context helps appreciate why the word is so common in everyday conversations among parents and caregivers.
Nuances of Slow Movement
While '爬行' is common, explore related terms like '慢行' (mànxíng - slow traffic/movement) and '匍匐前进' (pǔfú qiánjìn - advance prone) to understand different shades of slow or low movement.
Action in Progress
To say someone *is* crawling, use the structure 'Subject + 在 + Verb'. For example, '宝宝在爬行' (The baby is crawling). This indicates the action is happening right now.
Beyond Literal Meaning
Don't limit '爬行' to just babies. Think about how things move slowly and deliberately. A snail '爬行's, a broken-down car might '爬行' on the road. This figurative use adds richness to your vocabulary.
Sentence Creation
Create your own sentences using '爬行'. Try describing a baby's actions, a slow traffic jam, or even a hypothetical situation where you need to crawl. The more you use it, the more natural it will become.
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
Imagine a baby saying 'Pa!' (sounds like 'pá') while trying to crawl, and then the baby 'xing's (like 'xíng') across the floor. So, 'Pa-xing' = crawling baby.
Asociación visual
Picture a baby on all fours, with its 'hands' and 'knees' (represented by the character 爬) 'moving' (represented by 行) across the floor.
Word Web
Desafío
Try to describe your own baby photos or memories using the word '爬行'. If you don't have baby photos, imagine a slow-moving vehicle or animal and describe its movement using '爬行' figuratively.
Origen de la palabra
The word '爬行' is a compound word formed from two characters: 爬 (pá) and 行 (xíng). The character 爬 originally depicted a person crawling or climbing, often with elements suggesting hands and knees. The character 行 means 'to walk', 'to move', or 'to go'. Together, they specifically denote the action of crawling.
Significado original: The combination emphasizes movement close to the ground using limbs, distinct from upright walking.
Sino-Tibetan languagesContexto cultural
The term '爬行' is generally neutral and descriptive. However, when used figuratively for humans, especially adults, it could imply weakness, lack of progress, or a primitive state, so context is crucial to avoid sounding demeaning.
In English-speaking cultures, 'crawling' is also primarily associated with babies, but the term can sometimes be used more broadly for any slow, low movement, such as 'traffic crawling' or 'crawling out of bed'.
Practica en la vida real
Contextos reales
Talking about babies and child development.
- 我的宝宝在爬行。
- 他什么时候开始爬行？
- 爬行对宝宝很重要。
Describing slow movement (figurative).
- 汽车在爬行。
- 经济在爬行。
- 感觉像在爬行。
Describing animal movement.
- 蚂蚁在爬行。
- 蜗牛在爬行。
Physical therapy or exercises.
- 做爬行训练。
- 练习爬行。
Storytelling or describing actions.
- 他艰难地爬行。
- 在黑暗中爬行。
Inicios de conversación
"Have you seen babies learn to crawl? It's quite a milestone!"
"When do babies typically start crawling?"
"Do you think crawling is important for a baby's development?"
"Have you ever been stuck in traffic so bad it felt like you were crawling?"
"Can you think of any animals that move by crawling?"
"What's the slowest movement you've ever witnessed?"
"How do you describe slow progress in a project?"
"Do you remember learning to crawl yourself?"
"What are some common physical therapy exercises for infants?"
"What are your thoughts on the figurative use of 'crawling' for slow progress?"
"How does the Chinese word '爬行' compare to 'crawling' in English?"
"What are some other ways babies move before they walk?"
"Can you describe a situation where someone might need to crawl?"
"What's the difference between crawling and walking?"
"What other verbs describe movement in Chinese?"
Temas para diario
Describe a time you or someone you know learned a new skill that felt like 'crawling' at first, before you got better.
Write about the stages of a baby's development, focusing on the transition from crawling to walking.
Imagine you are an animal that crawls. Describe your day and how you move around.
Reflect on a situation where progress was very slow. Use the word '爬行' figuratively to describe the pace.
Write a short story where a character has to crawl through a difficult obstacle. How do they feel, and what challenges do they face?
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasPrimarily, yes. '爬行' (páxíng) is most commonly used to describe how babies and very young children move before they learn to walk. However, it can also be used figuratively to describe anything moving very slowly and close to the ground, like traffic jams or certain animals. For example, '交通堵塞时，汽车只能爬行' (During traffic jams, cars can only crawl).
'爬行' (páxíng) means to crawl, which is moving on hands and knees or with the body low to the ground. '走路' (zǒulù) means to walk, which is moving upright on two feet. They describe two different, sequential stages of human locomotion.
Yes, '爬行' can be used to describe the movement of certain animals that move close to the ground, like insects or reptiles. However, more specific verbs might be preferred for certain animals (e.g., '蛇行' for snakes). '爬行' is a more general term for this type of movement.
For a more formal or military context, the phrase '匍匐前进' (pǔfú qiánjìn) is used. It means 'to advance in a prone position' or 'to crawl forward' deliberately and strategically.
If business is described as '爬行', it's a figurative use meaning that the progress is extremely slow, akin to crawling. It implies a lack of significant growth or momentum, and the situation might be difficult.
Yes, there are related words. '慢行' (mànxíng) means 'to move slowly' and is often used for traffic. '蠕动' (rúdòng) means 'to wriggle' or 'squirm'. '潜行' (qiánxíng) means 'to move stealthily'. '蜗行' (wōxíng) is a more literary term for extremely slow movement, like a snail.
The word is composed of two characters: 爬 (pá), which means 'to climb' or 'to crawl', and 行 (xíng), which means 'to walk' or 'to move'. Together, they specifically denote the action of crawling.
'爬行' is primarily a verb, meaning 'to crawl'. It can sometimes be used as a noun in specific contexts, often referring to the act or stage of crawling, but its primary function is as a verb.
It is pronounced 'páxíng'. The stress is on the first syllable 'pá'. The 'p' is aspirated (like 'p' in 'pin'), the 'a' is an open vowel, the 'x' is a sound similar to 'sh' but made further forward in the mouth, and 'ing' is like the English 'ing' but shorter.
Common mistakes include using it for adults walking, confusing it with other verbs like '走路' (to walk) or '跑' (to run), and sometimes misapplying it to animals where a more specific verb might be better. Overusing the figurative meaning inappropriately can also be a mistake.
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Summary
爬行 (páxíng) means to crawl, primarily describing how babies move before they walk. It can also be used figuratively for anything moving very slowly close to the ground.
- Mainly for babies crawling.
- Can describe slow, low movement.
- Common in child development context.
- Figurative use for slow traffic or progress.
Mastering the 'x' sound
The 'x' in '爬行' (páxíng) is pronounced like 'sh' but with your tongue closer to the front of your mouth, behind your teeth. Practice saying 'she', then move your tongue forward slightly. It's a common sound in Mandarin, so mastering it will help with many words.
Baby Talk Context
The most frequent and natural context for '爬行' is discussing babies. When you see or talk about infants moving on the floor before they walk, this is the word to use. Think 'baby + crawling'.
Traffic Jams and Slow Progress
When you're stuck in terrible traffic and cars are barely moving, you can say the cars are '爬行'. This figurative use extends to any situation where progress is extremely slow and low to the ground, like a struggling economy or a difficult project. Remember it implies slowness and being close to the ground/foundation.
Contrast with Walking
Always contrast '爬行' (crawling) with '走路' (zǒulù - walking). One is on hands and knees, the other is upright. This distinction is crucial for accurate communication, especially when discussing children's development.
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