(guàn) - To wander, roam, travel extensively & to go on a journey.

Tone 4

guàn | 14 strokes | radical:

· guàn

To wander, roam, travel extensively;

to go on a journey.

To wander, roam, travel extensivelyto go on a journey.

Usage highlights

To travel and exploreTo go on a pilgrimageTo roam the mountainsTo wander far and wideTraveler's journeyTo roam freely

Synonyms

  • to travel, wander
  • to travel, journey
  • to go, travel

Antonyms

  • to reside, stay
  • to stop, halt

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He loves to travel and explore (遦游).
  • The monk went on a pilgrimage (遦礼).
  • They roamed through the mountains (遦山).

Collocations

  • To travel and explore(遦游)
  • To go on a pilgrimage(遦礼)
  • To roam the mountains(遦山)
  • To wander far and wide(远遦)
  • Traveler's journey(遦客)
  • To roam freely(遦逸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing journeys and pilgrimages.
  • It carries connotations of purposeful travel rather than casual wandering.
  • Often used in Buddhist contexts to describe religious pilgrimages.

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