English–Chinese
“wander around” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhuàn yōu
Example
周末我们可以去街上转悠。zhōu mò wǒ men ké yǐ qù jiē shàng zhuàn yōu
On weekends, we can wander around the streets.
How to say “wander around” in Chinese
“Wander around” in Chinese is 转悠 (zhuàn yōu).
Leisurely movement through a place without a fixed destination, with the focus on being out and about rather than getting somewhere.
Example sentences with 转悠
我们在商业街随意地转悠，最后找到了一家安静的咖啡店。wǒ men zài shāng yè jiē suí yì dì zhuàn yōu zuì hòu zhǎo dào le yì jiā ān jìng de kā fēi diàn
We casually wandered around the shopping street and finally found a quiet coffee shop.
Tips for using 转悠
- Unlike English "wander," this everyday verb does not normally suggest being lost, so it often suits a relaxed outing with no important destination.