The word **游侠 (yóuxiá)** is a compound term formed by combining the morpheme **游 (yóu)**, meaning "to wander" or "to travel," with **侠 (xiá)**, which denotes a "chivalrous warrior" or "righteous hero." This formation follows a modifier-modified structure common in Chinese, where **游** describes the manner or lifestyle of the **侠**. Thus, the term literally means a "wandering knight-errant," encapsulating the archetype of a mobile, independent warrior who travels the land upholding justice, a prominent figure in Chinese literature and folklore.