The word **巡游 (xúnyóu)** is formed through a common Chinese morphological process known as **coordinate compounding**, where two semantically similar or related characters are combined to create a nuanced, often more formal, single term. Here, **巡 (xún)**, meaning "to patrol," "to make one's rounds," or "to tour," is paired with **游 (yóu)**, meaning "to travel," "to roam," or "to tour." Their meanings overlap in the concept of purposeful movement through an area, and by combining them, the word gains a specific connotation of a **formal, often leisurely or ceremonial, tour or procession**, such as a parade, an inspection tour, or a cruise, blending the ideas of systematic travel and sightseeing.