邎 (yáo) - To wander, roam, or travel freely and leisurely & to ramble without fixed destination.

邎Tone 2

yáo ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

邎 · yáo

To wander, roam, or travel freely and leisurely;

to ramble without fixed destination.

To wander, roam, or travel freely and leisurelyto ramble without fixed destination.

Usage highlights

wander freelyramble at willtravel leisurelyroam the worldunrestricted wanderingramble through nature

Synonyms

  • 游— to travel, wander
  • 漫游— to roam, wander aimlessly
  • 遨游— to travel leisurely, roam

Antonyms

  • 定居— to settle down, reside permanently
  • 固定— fixed, stationary

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He enjoys wandering through ancient towns (邎游古镇).
  • The poet roamed the mountains and rivers (邎于山水).
  • They traveled freely across the continent (邎游大陆).

Collocations

  • wander freely(邎游)
  • ramble at will(邎行)
  • travel leisurely(邎旅)
  • roam the world(邎天下)
  • unrestricted wandering(邎荡)
  • ramble through nature(邎自然)

Idioms

  • Wander freely without restraint(自由邎游)
  • Roam the four seas(邎游四海)
  • Travel the world at will(邎行天下)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character embodies the classical Chinese ideal of free-spirited travel and philosophical wandering.
  • Often associated with Daoist and Confucian traditions of traveling to broaden one's mind and cultivate character.
  • Reflects the cultural value of connecting with nature and gaining wisdom through journeying.

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