转悠

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Meaning and Usage

The verb 转悠 (zhuànyou) means to stroll or wander around casually, often without a fixed destination. It conveys a relaxed, leisurely movement, typically on foot.

Common Contexts

转悠 is frequently used to describe people walking around parks, streets, shopping malls, or neighborhoods just to pass time or relax. It often implies a slow, aimless movement rather than purposeful walking.

Collocations and Patterns

Nuances

Using 转悠 suggests a casual, unhurried activity, often for leisure or killing time. It differs from (zǒu, to walk) by emphasizing the leisurely and aimless nature of the movement. Avoid confusing it with (guàng), which often implies shopping or visiting stores.

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This word is informal and commonly used in spoken Mandarin. It fits well in everyday conversations about daily activities or leisure.

Example Sentences

I like to stroll around the park on weekends to relax.

He wandered around the mall for half an hour without buying anything.

After school, the children like to hang around the street and have fun.