English–Chinese

“patrol” in Chinese

Chinese

Also巡查 (xún chá)

Pronunciation

Pinyinxún luó

Example

保安在小区里巡逻。bǎo ān zài xiǎo qū lǐ xún luó

The security guard is patrolling the housing complex.

Illustration for 巡逻 (patrol)

How to say “patrol” in Chinese

“Patrol” in Chinese is 巡逻 (xún luó).

A security presence traces a route through a defined space, checking it from one point to the next.

Full entry for 巡逻: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 巡逻

警察夜间巡逻,确保居民安全。jǐng chá yè jiān xún luó què bǎo jū mín ān quán

The police patrol at night, ensuring residents' safety.

Tips for using 巡逻

  • In Chinese, 巡逻 (xúnluó, "patrol") functions as a verb, so a person, team, or vehicle normally appears as the subject that carries out the rounds.

Other Chinese words for “patrol”

保安正在巡查楼层。bǎo ān zhèng zài xún chá lóu céng

The security guard is patrolling the floors.

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