HSK · Level 70
75 words
Chinese word
领略
Pronunciation
Pinyinlǐng lüè
Meaning
- verbexperience
Example
来中国一定要领略当地的风土人情。lái zhōng guó yí dìng yào lǐng lüè dāng dì de fēng tǔ rén qíng
Anyone who comes to China must experience the local culture and customs.
More examples
通过这本画册，你可以领略古代建筑的美。tōng guò zhè běn huà cè nǐ ké yǐ lǐng lüè gǔ dài jiàn zhù de měi
Through this picture book, you can experience the beauty of ancient architecture.
Core concept
A deliberate encounter that takes in a place, art, or experience and grasps the quality beneath the surface.
Common phrases
领略风土人情lǐng lüè fēng tǔ rén qíng
experience local customs and traditions
亲自领略qīn zì lǐng lüè
experience firsthand
领略美景lǐng lüè méi jǐng
experience beautiful scenery
Similar words
体验tǐ yàn: To personally experience something and gain direct feelings or impressions.
体会tǐ huì: To reach a deep understanding of meaning or emotion through experience.
欣赏xīn shǎng: To enjoy beauty or art and recognize its value.
领会lǐng huì: To grasp the essence or key point of words or matters.
Definition in Chinese
对某地风情、艺术或经历进行体察，强调对其内在情趣或要旨的感受与理解。duì mǒu dì fēng qíng yì shù huò jīng lì jìn xíng tǐ chá qiáng diào duì qí nèi zài qíng qù huò yào zhǐ de gǎn shòu yǔ lí jiě
Word origin
The compound 领 (lǐng, "grasp") + 略 (lüè, "outline") connects the act of grasping with the essential outline of something, giving the word its sense of appreciating its deeper character.
Usage tips
- Travel brochures and cultural articles often use this verb for a rich encounter with a place, while casual conversation usually chooses simpler wording.