云游 (yún yóu) — to roam freely (like clouds); to wander (often in a spiritual or leisurely manner)
Definition
Literary/literary-style verb meaning to wander freely like drifting clouds, often with a spiritual or carefree tone. Pairs with monastic or poetic contexts, unlike the everyday travel verbs 旅行 or 旅游.
verb
to roam freely (like clouds)to wander (often in a spiritual or leisurely manner)
Examples
- 云游，。Nà wèi lǎo sēng xǐ huan yún yóu, zǒu biàn le dà jiāng nán běi.That old monk likes to wander freely, traveling all over the country.
- ，云游。Tā cí qù gōng zuò, kāi shǐ yún yóu shì jiè gè dì.He quit his job and began to roam the world without a fixed plan.
- 云游。Shī rén bǐ xià de yún yóu shēng huó lìng rén xiàng wǎng.The life of aimless wandering described by the poet is enviable.
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