遛 (liú) - To stroll & to walk leisurely

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遛 · liú

To stroll;

to walk leisurely;

to walk a pet (especially a dog);

to saunter;

to take for a walk.

To strollto walk leisurelyto walk a pet (especially a dog)

Usage highlights

Walk the dogTake a strollWalk a bird cageGo for a leisurely walkTake a horse for exerciseStroll around

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I take my dog for a walk every evening (遛狗).
  • They went for a leisurely stroll in the park (遛弯儿).
  • The old man enjoys walking his bird cage (遛鸟).
  • Let's go for a walk after dinner (遛一遛).

Collocations

  • Walk the dog(遛狗)
  • Take a stroll(遛弯儿)
  • Walk a bird cage(遛鸟)
  • Go for a leisurely walk(遛达)
  • Take a horse for exercise(遛马)
  • Stroll around(遛遛)

Idioms

  • Walk the horse and see the flowers(走马遛花)
  • Unable to speak smoothly(遛不熟)
  • Take a casual stroll(信步闲遛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 遛鸟 is a traditional Beijing practice where elderly men walk with caged birds to give them air and show them to other enthusiasts.
  • 遛狗 has become increasingly common in urban China as pet ownership rises.
  • 遛弯儿 is a colloquial term for casual walking, often after meals or for relaxation.

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