Definition
逛 (guàng) means to stroll or wander for leisure, often while window-shopping or visiting places like markets, supermarkets, or museums. It implies a relaxed, aimless outing for enjoyment, unlike 溜达 (liū da), which is a more general casual walk without the shopping/visiting connotation.
verb
to strollto wander (for leisure)
Easily confused
- 狂kuánglook-alikewild, unrestrained (of behavior, emotions)
- 光guāngsound-alike(noun) light; ray
- 广guǎngsound-alike(adjective) wide, broad, extensive (in scope or range)
Examples
- 逛。Jīntiān xiàwǔ wǒmen qù guàng jiē ba.Let's go window-shopping this afternoon.
- 逛。Wǒ měi gè zhōumò dōu qù guàng chāoshì.I go to the supermarket every weekend.
- 逛。Zuótiān wǒ hé péngyou yìqǐ qù guàng bówùguǎn.Yesterday I went to the museum with my friend.
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