Chinese word

漫游

Pronunciation

Pinyinmàn yóu

Meaning

  • verbwander

Example

假期我们一起在老街漫游。jià qī wǒ men yì qǐ zài lǎo jiē màn yóu

During the holiday, we wandered around the old street together.

Illustration for 漫游 (wander)

More examples

闭上眼，她的思绪开始在脑海里漫游。bì shàng yǎn tā de sī xù kāi shǐ zài náo hǎi lǐ màn yóu

When she closed her eyes, her thoughts began to wander in her mind.

Core concept

Leisurely movement through a place without a set destination, with attention on the surroundings.

Common phrases

  • 在脑海里漫游zài náo hǎi lǐ màn yóu

    wander in one's mind

  • 让思绪自由漫游ràng sī xù zì yóu màn yóu

    let one's thoughts wander freely

  • 在记忆里漫游zài jì yì lǐ màn yóu

    wander in one's memories

Similar words

游览yóu lǎn: Go around a scenic place or famous sight to see it.
观光guān guāng: Go sightseeing at tourist places and enjoy the visit.
闲逛xián guàng: Stroll about with nothing specific to do.
漫步màn bù: Take a slow, relaxed walk.

Definition in Chinese

在没有固定目的地的情况下放慢步调，随意在某地走动、游览或逗留，强调闲适和漫无目的的移动。zài méi yǒu gù dìng mù dì dì de qíng kuàng xià fàng màn bù diào suí yì zài mǒu dì zǒu dòng yóu lǎn huò dòu liú qiáng diào xián shì hé màn wú mù dì de yí dòng

Word origin

漫 (màn, "open and unhurried") + 游 (yóu, "move for pleasure") combine to portray relaxed movement through a wide area.

Usage tips

  • English wander can suggest being lost, while 漫游 (mànyóu, "wander") often presents wandering as a relaxed choice to explore; context shows whether the feeling is calm or aimless.

Other meanings

  • roamingnoun

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