游
行

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The word "游行" is formed by combining the character "游", which conveys the idea of moving or flowing as in swimming or traveling, with the character "行", which means to walk or to go. Together, they semantically merge to depict the action of moving through an area, typically in a group, leading to the meaning of a parade or demonstration.

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今天有盛大的游行。

Jīntiān yǒu shèngdà de yóuxíng.

There is a grand parade today.

学生们在街上游行。

Xuéshēngmen zài jiē shàng yóuxíng.

The students are parading on the street.

这次游行是为了庆祝国庆。

Zhè cì yóuxíng shì wèile qìngzhù guóqìng.

This parade is to celebrate National Day.

尽管天气不好，游行仍然如期举行。

Jǐnguǎn tiānqì bù hǎo, yóuxíng réngrán rúqī jǔxíng.

Despite the bad weather, the parade still took place as scheduled.

政府批准了这次和平游行，以确保公众能安全表达意见。

Zhèngfǔ pīzhǔnle zhè cì hépíng yóuxíng, yǐ quèbào gōngzhòng néng ānquán biǎodá yìjiàn.

The government approved this peaceful demonstration to ensure the public can safely express their opinions.

Word Definition - 游行

yóu xíng to march; to parade; to demonstrate; procession; march; demonstration; to travel around; to roam

Individual Character Details

游 yóu, yóu, yóu
行 háng, héng, xíng