徜 (cháng) - To wander leisurely, stroll, roam freely & often used in the compound 徜徉.

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徜 · cháng

To wander leisurely, stroll, roam freely;

often used in the compound 徜徉.

To wander leisurely, stroll, roam freelyoften used in the compound 徜徉.

Usage highlights

Wander leisurelyStroll throughRoam freelyWander in thoughtStroll in the sea of booksWander among flowers

Synonyms

  • 徘徊— pace back and forth, hesitate
  • 漫步— stroll, walk leisurely
  • 游荡— wander, roam

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He strolled through the garden (在花园中徜徉).
  • We wandered along the riverbank (在河岸徜徉).
  • She roamed freely in the world of books (在书海中徜徉).
  • Let your thoughts wander freely (让思想自由徜徉).

Collocations

  • Wander leisurely(徜徉)
  • Stroll through(徜徉于)
  • Roam freely(自由徜徉)
  • Wander in thought(思绪徜徉)
  • Stroll in the sea of books(书海徜徉)
  • Wander among flowers(花间徜徉)

Idioms

  • Wander leisurely and contentedly(徜徉恣肆)
  • Wander freely without restraint(徜徉自得)
  • Roam between heaven and earth(徜徉于天地之间)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often appears in classical Chinese literature describing leisurely wandering or mental roaming.
  • Carries connotations of freedom, leisure, and spiritual liberation rather than aimless wandering.
  • Frequently used in poetic contexts to describe a state of mind free from worldly concerns.

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