游览
yóulǎn
to go sightseeing, to tour
Part of speech · verb
Pattern visualization
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Examples
- 我们游览了故宫和长城。We toured the Forbidden City and the Great Wall.
- 坐船游览湖光山色非常惬意。Touring the lake and mountain scenery by boat was delightful.
Collocations
游览名胜游览景点游览风光参观游览
Mnemonic
游 yóu "to roam" + 览 lǎn "to view": to roam and view, i.e. to go sightseeing, tour scenic spots. The 览 is in 浏览 (to browse) and 展览 (exhibition). Distinguish 游览 (sightseeing scenery/landmarks) from 参观 (cānguān, to visit/tour museums, exhibitions). The 游 is in 旅游 (travel) and 游泳 (to swim).
Related
参观旅游观光游玩
Quick check
What distinguishes 游览 from 参观?