Definitions

xún (verb) to patrol; to make rounds; to inspect

Etymology

To walk  by the river  also provides the pronunciation

About

The character "巡" is structured with the walking radical "辶" combined with "川" meaning river, conveying the idea of moving along a defined path or course. Etymologically, it originated to describe the act of patrolling or making inspection rounds, akin to following a river's flow. Its core meaning historically centered on systematic movement for examination or supervision, as seen in early texts. Over time, the term expanded to include general touring or circulating, and it acquired specific applications such as indicating the serving of drinks in rounds during banquets, reflecting a shift from purely administrative duties to broader social contexts.

Example Sentences Hide

警察在街上逻。

Jǐngchá zài jiē shàng xúnluó.

Police patrol on the street.

回展览很受欢迎。

Xúnhuí zhǎnlǎn hěn shòu huānyíng.

The touring exhibition is very popular.

他负责查工厂安全。

Tā fùzé xúnchá gōngchǎng ānquán.

He is responsible for inspecting factory safety.

演音乐会将下周举行。

Xúnyǎn yīnyuèhuì jiāng xiàzhōu jǔxíng.

The tour concert will be held next week.

警迅速赶到现场。

Xúnjǐng xùnsù gǎndào xiànchǎng.

The patrol officer quickly arrived at the scene.

访期间他收集了很多意见。

Xúnfǎng qījiān tā shōujíle hěnduō yìjiàn.

During the inspection tour, he collected many opinions.

天计划发现了新行星。

Xúntiān jìhuà fāxiànle xīn xíngxīng.

The sky survey project discovered new planets.

回医疗队为村民看病。

Xúnhuí yīliáo duì wèi cūnmín kànbìng.

The mobile medical team treats villagers.