unknown, 6 strokes, radical 巛, rank #9890, Very Hard
xún(xun2) T2
1to patrol
2to make one's rounds
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March 24, 2026
巡xún(xun2)
The character 巡 (xún) primarily means to patrol or make rounds, often used in contexts related to inspections or monitoring, such as police patrols or health inspections. It can also refer to cruising or making rounds in a social context, such as going from one place to another. This character emphasizes a sense of movement and oversight.
Strokes6Radical巛Frequency#9890DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of patrolling is often associated with public safety and community vigilance, reflecting the importance placed on collective responsibility. For instance, neighborhood watch programs or community patrols are common in urban areas.
Memory Tip
Imagine a police officer making their rounds (巡) through a neighborhood. The character 巡 looks like a person (the horizontal line) moving in a circle (the surrounding components), symbolizing the act of patrolling. Associate 'xún' with the sound of the word 'tune,' as if the officer is tuning in to the rhythm of the neighborhood.
Meanings of 巡
xún(xun2)
1to patrol
2to make one's rounds
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About 巡
巡Simplified
6Strokes
巛Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#9890Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 巡
Quick Contrast
巡 (xún) vs 走 (zǒu) — choose 巡 for patrolling or inspecting, while 走 is for general walking or moving.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 巡 (xún) with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, often appearing in phrases like '巡逻' (xúnluó - to patrol) or '巡回' (xúnhuí - to make rounds). Watch out for tone mistakes, as the first tone can change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
Although 巡 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects well with other verbs related to movement and inspection, like 走 (zǒu - to walk) and 看 (kàn - to see). Focus on practicing its use in various contexts to deepen your understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 巡 (xún) with the similar character 讯 (xùn), which means 'news' or 'information.' Remember that 巡 relates to movement and inspections, while 讯 is about communication.
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Pronunciation of 巡
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1The giveawayTo walk 辶 by the river 巛; 巛 also provides the pronunciation
2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 巡?
Decomposition of 巡
IDS Structure⿺辶巛
巡Full Character
=
辶chuo4
enclosing
巛chuan1
inner
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 巡?
How to say to patrol in Chinese
“to patrol” in Chinese is巡xún
The character 巡 (xún) primarily means to patrol or make rounds, often used in contexts related to inspections or monitoring, such as police patrols or health inspections. It can also refer to cruising or making rounds in a social context, such as going from one place to another. This character emphasizes a sense of movement and oversight.
When to use 巡
Be careful not to confuse 巡 (xún) with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, often appearing in phrases like '巡逻' (xúnluó - to patrol) or '巡回' (xúnhuí - to make rounds). Watch out for tone mistakes, as the first tone can change the meaning.
巡 or something close to it
巡 (xún) vs 走 (zǒu) — choose 巡 for patrolling or inspecting, while 走 is for general walking or moving.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 巡 (xún) with the similar character 讯 (xùn), which means 'news' or 'information.' Remember that 巡 relates to movement and inspections, while 讯 is about communication.
Write 巡
巡
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Grammar Patterns of 巡
巡 carries 4 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
几年前他们在全国作了____回演出。
A few years ago they toured the country in a roadshow.
Example Sentences for 巡 (10)
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几年前他们在全国作了巡回演出。
jī nián qián tā mén zài quán guó zuò le xún huí yǎn chū。
A few years ago they toured the country in a roadshow.
