徜徉 (cháng yáng) — to wander leisurely; to stroll unhurriedly
Definition
A literary verb for wandering or lingering slowly and contentedly — stronger and more poetic than 散步, which is plain everyday 'stroll'. Common in writing about art, nature, or memory.
verb
to wander leisurelyto stroll unhurriedly
Examples
- 徜徉。Tā xǐ huan zài huáng hūn shí cháng yáng zài hé biān de xiǎo lù shang.He likes to wander leisurely along the riverside path at dusk.
- 徜徉，。Wǒ men cháng yáng zài gǔ lǎo de jiē dào shàng, gǎn shòu zhe lì shǐ de qì xī.We strolled unhurriedly through the ancient streets, feeling the breath of history.
- 徜徉，。Zhōu mò tā cháng cháng yí gè rén cháng yáng zài shū diàn lǐ, yí dài jiù shì bàn tiān.On weekends she often wanders leisurely alone in the bookstore, staying for half a day.
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