(lóu) - To walk slowly and cautiously & to stroll or wander about.

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lóu | 14 strokes | radical:

· lóu

To walk slowly and cautiously;

to stroll or wander about.

To walk slowly and cautiouslyto stroll or wander about.

Usage highlights

To strollTo wander aboutTo walk slowlyLeisurely wanderingSlowRoaming freely

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He strolled leisurely through the park (在公园里遱步).
  • We wandered around the old town (在老城区遱达).
  • She walked slowly along the riverbank (在河岸遱行).

Collocations

  • To stroll(遱步)
  • To wander about(遱达)
  • To walk slowly(遱行)
  • Leisurely wandering(闲遱)
  • Slow-paced walking(缓遱)
  • Roaming freely(遱游)

Idioms

  • Leisurely strolling and carefree wandering(闲遱信步)
  • Wandering aimlessly without purpose(无的遱行)
  • Slow walking and gentle pacing(缓遱慢步)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing leisurely, unhurried movement.
  • It conveys a sense of relaxed contemplation and gentle exploration rather than purposeful travel.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but maintains poetic and literary value.

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