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她在台上翩翩起舞。
Tā zài tái shàng piānpiān qǐ wǔ.
She danced gracefully on stage.
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Words with 舞
Grammar notes
HSK levels
舞: New to the HSK lists at HSK 7-9. See where your old level lands
New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting of the new exam is announced for 13 December 2026, for HSK 1 to 6. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
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Frequently Asked Questions
舞 (wǔ) means "to dance; to wield; to brandish" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 7-9.
舞 is pronounced "wǔ" in Mandarin Chinese. The tone number is 3.
舞 is an HSK 7-9 word on the new HSK exam syllabus.
Common words with 舞 include 伴舞 (to be a dancing partner to sb), 圆舞 (round dance), 交谊舞 (social dance), 凌波舞 (limbo (dance) (loanword)), 国标舞 (international standard ballroom dancing).
You can practice writing 舞 using our stroke order tool.
Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.