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游览 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
游览yóulǎnto go sight-seeingHSK 5, vn, rank #15528, Hard
游览yóulǎnto tourHSK 5, vn, rank #15528, Hard
游览yóulǎnto visitHSK 5, vn, rank #15528, Hard
游览yóulǎnto go sightseeingHSK 5, unknown, rank #15528, Hard
yóulǎn(you2lan3) T2
  1. 1to go sight-seeing
  2. 2to tour
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March 24, 2026
游览(遊覽)yóulǎn(you2lan3)

游览 (yóu lǎn) means to go sightseeing or to tour a place, typically for enjoyment or leisure. It often implies visiting notable landmarks or attractions and is used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the act of exploring an area.

Frequency#15528DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

游览 is integral to Chinese culture, especially during holidays when families often go on trips to famous scenic spots like the Great Wall or historical cities. The concept of leisure travel is deeply embedded in the tradition of appreciating nature and heritage.

Memory Tip

Think of 游 (yóu) as 'you' going on a 'tour' (lan) around beautiful sights. Picture yourself standing by a famous landmark, with a camera in hand, taking in the view. The character 游 resembles waves, suggesting movement and exploration.

Meanings of 游览

yóulǎn(you2lan3)
1to go sight-seeing
2to tour
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About 游览

游览Simplified
遊覽Traditional
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名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#15528Frequency Rank
次Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 游览

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游玩 (yóuwán) — use 游览 when emphasizing sightseeing or visiting landmarks, while 游玩 focuses more on playing or enjoying activities.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 游 (yóu) as 'you' going on a 'tour' (lan) around beautiful sights. Picture yourself standing by a famous landmark, with a camera in hand, taking in the view. The character 游 resembles waves, suggesting movement and exploration.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context in which you use 游览; it is more appropriate for leisure activities rather than business visits. Common collocations include 游览景点 (yóu lǎn jǐng diǎn) meaning 'tourist attractions.' Remember to use the correct tones to avoid confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 word, 游览 connects well with other travel-related vocabulary such as 旅行 (lǚ xíng - to travel) and 参观 (cān guān - to visit). Focus on using it in sentences to describe your travel experiences or plans.

Cultural Note

游览 is integral to Chinese culture, especially during holidays when families often go on trips to famous scenic spots like the Great Wall or historical cities. The concept of leisure travel is deeply embedded in the tradition of appreciating nature and heritage.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 游览 with 参观 (cān guān) which means 'to visit' in a more formal or business context. For example, saying '我去游览公司' (Wǒ qù yóulǎn gōngsī) is incorrect; use 参观 instead.

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Component Characters

游yóuto swim
HSK 212 strokes氵
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览lǎnto look at
HSK 49 strokes见
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Grammar Patterns of 游览

游览 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 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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这个____胜地到处都有免费大巴，夜生活也很丰富。

There are free buses around the resort and plenty of nightlife.

Example Sentences for 游览 (10)

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这个游览胜地到处都有免费大巴，夜生活也很丰富。

zhè gè yóu lǎn shèng dì dào chǔ dū yǒu miǎn fèi dà bā， ， yè shēng huó yě hěn fēng。

There are free buses around the resort and plenty of nightlife.
2
几个观光客在匆匆游览。

jī gè guān guāng kè zài cōng cōng yóu lǎn。

A few tourists were buzzing about.
3
您也可以乘坐配有视频设备的现代化长途汽车游览那处遗址。

nín yě kě yǐ chéng zuò pèi yǒu shì pín shè bèi de xiàn dài huà cháng tú qì chē yóu lǎn nà chǔ yí zhǐ。

You can also tour the site on modern coaches equipped with videos.
4
也许，您乐意去游览一下伦敦。

yě xǔ， ， nín lè yì qù yóu lǎn yī xià lún。

Perhaps you would like to pay a visit to London.
5
在黄石公园里使用雪车这一想法，为人们提供了一种对环境低影响、低污染的游览方式。

zài huáng shí gōng yuán lǐ shǐ yòng xuě chē zhè yī xiǎng fǎ， ， wéi rén mén tí gōng le yī zhǒng duì huán jìng dī yǐng、 xiǎng 、 dī wū rǎn de yóu lǎn。

The snowcoach concept in Yellowstone provides low-impact, low-pollution access.
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我们去了亚特兰蒂斯神殿，在月光下游览了一番。

wǒ mén qù le yà tè lán dì sī shén diàn， ， zài yuè guāng xià yóu lǎn le yī。

We went to the temple of Atlantis and saw it by moonlight.
7
我们已安排大家在导游的带领下步行游览这座城市。

wǒ mén yǐ ān pái dà jiā zài dǎo yóu de dài lǐng xià bù háng yóu lǎn zhè zuò chéng shì。

We've arranged a walking tour of the city with your guide.
8
人们和他交谈、听他讲话、带他游览。

rén mén hé tā jiāo tán、 、 tīng tā jiǎng、 huà 、 dài tā。

People were talking to him, listening to him, taking him places.
9
任何地道的美食家游览法国时都会带着一本红皮的《米其林指南》。

rèn hé dì dào de měi shí jiā yóu lǎn fǎ guó shí dū huì dài zháo yī běn hóng pí de《 《 mǐ qí lín zhǐ》。

No self-respecting gourmet would travel in France without the Michelin red guide.
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3至5天的乘船游览是该市场中发展最快的部分。

3 35 zhì 5 tiān de chéng chuán yóu lǎn shì gāi shì cháng zhōng fā zhǎn zuì kuài de。

Three-to-five day cruises are the fastest-growing segment of the market.

Cultural Notes for 游览

🏮Cultural insight

游览 is integral to Chinese culture, especially during holidays when families often go on trips to famous scenic spots like the Great Wall or historical cities. The concept of leisure travel is deeply embedded in the tradition of appreciating nature and heritage.

Frequently Asked Questions about 游览

You can say, '我们计划去游览故宫' (Wǒmen jìhuà qù yóulǎn Gùgōng) which means 'We plan to go sightseeing at the Forbidden City.'