Definitions

guàng (verb) to stroll; to wander around

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character "逛" is structured around the semantic component 辶, indicating movement, combined with the phonetic and semantic element 狂, which conveys notions of wildness or lack of restraint. This composition originally suggested a type of movement that was unconstrained, leisurely, or even aimless, capturing the idea of wandering or rambling without a fixed destination or urgent purpose. Over centuries, the meaning of the character gradually softened and specialized, losing much of its earlier potential association with unrestrained or frivolous behavior to focus more neutrally on the act of strolling, sightseeing, or visiting places, often for pleasure or leisure. The traditional form remains identical to the simplified, preserving this etymological link between movement and a freedom of pace that defines its core concept of an unhurried, exploratory walk.

Example Sentences Hide

妈妈去街了。

Māma qù guàngjiē le.

Mom went shopping.

他经常公园。

Tā jīngcháng guàng gōngyuán.

He often strolls in the park.

周末我们商场。

Zhōumò wǒmen guàng shāngchǎng.

On weekends, we go shopping at the mall.

昨天下午我了一小时街。

Zuótiān xiàwǔ wǒ guàngle yī xiǎoshí jiē.

Yesterday afternoon, I strolled around the streets for an hour.

她喜欢博物馆和美术馆。

Tā xǐhuān guàng bówùguǎn hé měishùguǎn.

She likes to visit museums and art galleries.

夜市是很有趣的活动。

Guàng yèshì shì hěn yǒuqù de huódòng.

Visiting night markets is a very interesting activity.

为了放松心情,我决定去海边

Wèile fàngsōng xīnqíng, wǒ juédìng qù hǎibiān guàng yī guàng.

To relax, I decided to take a stroll by the seaside.

如果你有时间,可以这个历史悠久的古镇。

Rúguǒ nǐ yǒu shíjiān, kěyǐ guàng yī guàng zhège lìshǐ yōujiǔ de gǔzhèn.

If you have time, you can stroll around this historic ancient town.