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旅 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
旅lǚtripHSK 3, n, 10 strokes, radical 方, rank #3647, Hard
旅lǚtravelHSK 3, n, 10 strokes, radical 方, rank #3647, Hard
旅lǚto travelHSK 3, n, 10 strokes, radical 方, rank #3647, Hard
旅lǚbrigade (army)HSK 3, n, 10 strokes, radical 方, rank #3647, Hard
旅lǚjourney, trip; to travelHSK 3, n, 10 strokes, radical 方, rank #3647, Hard
旅lǚtripHSK 3, n, 10 strokes, radical 方, rank #3647, Hard
旅lǚtravelHSK 3, n, 10 strokes, radical 方, rank #3647, Hard
旅lǚto travelHSK 3, n, 10 strokes, radical 方, rank #3647, Hard
旅lǚbrigade (army)HSK 3, n, 10 strokes, radical 方, rank #3647, Hard
旅lǚjourney, trip; to travelHSK 3, n, 10 strokes, radical 方, rank #3647, Hard
lǚ(lü3)
primary
 T3
  1. 1trip
  2. 2travel
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March 24, 2026
旅lǚ(lü3)

The character 旅 (lǚ) primarily means 'trip' or 'travel.' It is commonly used in contexts related to journeys, whether for leisure, business, or military purposes. This character can also refer to a group or brigade, particularly in a military context.

Strokes10Radical方Frequency#3647DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, travel has become increasingly popular, with the rise of domestic tourism. The character 旅 also reflects the historical significance of travel routes, such as the Silk Road, which connected various cultures and facilitated trade.

Memory Tip

Imagine a traveler (旅) who carries a suitcase on their back, symbolizing their journey. The character has the radical for 'travel' (旅) at its core, reminding you of moving from one place to another, and the pronunciation 'lǚ' sounds like 'loo,' where one might often stop on a journey.

Meanings of 旅

lǚ(lü3)
primary
1trip
2travel
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About 旅

旅Simplified
10Strokes
方Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3647Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L3

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AI Study Notes for 旅

Quick Contrast

旅 (lǚ) vs 行 (xíng) — use 旅 for 'trip' or 'travel' specifically, while 行 refers more broadly to 'to go' or 'to walk'.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a traveler (旅) who carries a suitcase on their back, symbolizing their journey. The character has the radical for 'travel' (旅) at its core, reminding you of moving from one place to another, and the pronunciation 'lǚ' sounds like 'loo,' where one might often stop on a journey.

Usage Notes

When using 旅, be mindful of its context—it's often paired with words like 旅行 (lǚxíng, to travel) or 旅客 (lǚkè, traveler). Avoid using it in overly formal contexts, as it is more commonly found in casual conversation. Pay attention to the tone; mispronouncing it as 'lü' can lead to confusion.

HSK Study Tips

Though not directly included in the HSK levels, understanding 旅 can enrich vocabulary related to travel, which is a common theme in HSK materials. Students at lower levels should focus on its usage in phrases like 旅行 and 旅馆 (lǚguǎn, hotel) to build contextual familiarity.

Cultural Note

In China, travel has become increasingly popular, with the rise of domestic tourism. The character 旅 also reflects the historical significance of travel routes, such as the Silk Road, which connected various cultures and facilitated trade.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 旅 with 旅游 (lǚyóu), which specifically means 'tourism.' For example, saying '我喜欢旅' (Wǒ xǐhuān lǚ) instead of '我喜欢旅行' is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢旅行' to convey that you like traveling.

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Etymology of 旅

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Explanation

Pictograph of soldiers marching beneath a flag. The original meaning was "army brigade", but later shifted to "travel".

Memory Hint

A man 方 traveling with a pack 氏 on his back

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 旅?

Decomposition of 旅

IDS Structure⿰方⿱？氏
旅Full Character
=
方Fang1
left
氏shi4
top
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旅

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Grammar Patterns of 旅

旅 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

我们一起去____行吧！

Let's travel together!

Example Sentences for 旅 (10)

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1
我来给旅馆打电话，通知他们我们明天入住。

wǒ lái gěi lǚ guǎn dǎ diàn huà， ， tōng zhī tā mén wǒ mén míng tiān rù。

I'll ring the hotel. I'll tell them we'll check in tomorrow.
2
你应该考虑将旅程分为几段，中途在机场旅馆稍作停留。

nǐ yīng gāi kǎo lǜ jiāng lǚ chéng fēn wéi jī duàn， ， zhōng tú zài jī cháng lǚ guǎn shāo zuò tíng。

You should consider breaking the journey with intermediate stopovers at airport hotels.
3
你知道，刚开始我并不同意来参加这次旅行。

nǐ zhī dào， ， gāng kāi shǐ wǒ bìng bù tóng yì lái cān jiā zhè cì lǚ。

You know, I wasn't sold on this trip in the beginning.
4
旅行的终点是马拉喀什古城。

lǚ háng de zhōng diǎn shì mǎ lā kā shí gǔ chéng。

The journey ends in the ancient city of Marrakesh.
5
梅诺卡岛是那种适合家庭旅游的地方。

méi nuò kǎ dǎo shì nà zhǒng shì hé jiā tíng lǚ yóu de dì fāng。

Minorca is the sort of place that caters for families.
6
旅游火了，工作机会多了，个人收入涨了。

lǚ yóu huǒ le， ， gōng zuò jī huì duō， le ， gè rén shōu rù。

Tourism is up, jobs are up, individual income is up.
7
旅客通过入境检查后领取了自己的行李。

lǚ kè tōng guò rù jìng jiǎn chá hòu lǐng qǔ le zì jǐ de háng lǐ。

The passengers went through immigration control and collected their baggage.
8
如果你喜欢户外运动，这一旅行很适合你。

rú guǒ nǐ xǐ huān hù wài yùn dòng， ， zhè yī lǚ háng hěn shì hé。

If you enjoy outdoor activities, this is the trip for you.
9
总统的使节开始了又一次外交之旅。

zǒng tǒng de shǐ jié kāi shǐ le yòu yī cì wài jiāo zhī lǚ。

The President's envoy set off on another diplomatic trip.
10
库克先生漫长旅程中的最后一站是巴黎。

kù kè xiān shēng màn cháng lǚ chéng zhōng de zuì hòu yī zhàn shì bā lí。

The last stop in Mr Cook's lengthy tour was Paris.

Cultural Notes for 旅

🏮Cultural insight

In China, travel has become increasingly popular, with the rise of domestic tourism. The character 旅 also reflects the historical significance of travel routes, such as the Silk Road, which connected various cultures and facilitated trade.

Word Family of 旅

Compounds2
膂lü3backbone, spinal column
膐
Words Containing This Character20
旅游yóutrip旅遊
旅行xíngto travel
旅馆lǚguǎnhotel旅館
旅lǚtrip
旅客lǚkètraveler
旅程lǚchéngjourney
旅途lǚtújourney
旅行社lǚxíngshètravel agency
旅店lǚdiàninn
旅游业tourism industry旅遊業
旅行者traveler
旅游者tourist旅遊者
劲旅elite squad勁旅
旅社hotel
军旅army軍旅
旅游团tour group旅遊團
旅游胜地tourist center旅遊勝地
旅行团tour group旅行團
商旅traveling merchant
旅居sojourn
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 旅

You can say '我喜欢旅行' (Wǒ xǐhuān lǚxíng), meaning 'I like to travel.'