(yǎn) - To wander, to roam, to travel & to walk far away.

Tone 3

yǎn | 12 strokes | radical:

· yǎn

To wander, to roam, to travel;

to walk far away.

To wander, to roam, to travelto walk far away.

Usage highlights

to wander farto travel extensivelyto roam freelydistant wanderingto journeywandering spirit

Synonyms

  • to travel, to roam
  • to walk, to travel
  • to journey, to travel

Antonyms

  • to reside, to dwell
  • to stop, to halt

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wandered far and wide (遃游四方).
  • The poet traveled to distant lands (遃历远方).
  • They roamed freely through the mountains (在山中遃行).

Collocations

  • to wander far(遃游)
  • to travel extensively(遃历)
  • to roam freely(遃行)
  • distant wandering(远遃)
  • to journey(遃旅)
  • wandering spirit(遃魂)

Idioms

  • To wander freely without restraint(逍遥遃游)
  • To travel far and wide(遃游四海)
  • Roaming the world(遃历天下)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing travel and exploration.
  • It carries connotations of freedom, adventure, and spiritual journeying.
  • In traditional culture, wandering was often associated with scholarly pursuit and self-cultivation.

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