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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
出游chūyóuto go on a tourHSK 6, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #16611, Hard
出游chūyóuto have an outingHSK 6, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #16611, Hard
chūyóu(chu1you2)chu you T1
  1. 1to go on a tour
  2. 2to have an outing
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March 24, 2026

出游(出遊)chūyóu(chu1you2)

出游 (chūyóu) means 'to go on a tour' or 'to have an outing.' This term is commonly used when discussing leisure activities, such as traveling to scenic spots or participating in organized trips. It conveys a sense of adventure and enjoyment in exploring new places.

Strokes17Frequency#16611DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, going on outings is a common way for families to bond during holidays or weekends, often emphasizing the importance of spending quality time together in nature or cultural sites.

Memory tip

Imagine a person stepping out (出) of their house, excited to embark on a journey (游). The character 出 looks like a person exiting through a door, while 游 can remind you of swimming or moving around, capturing the essence of travel.

Meanings of 出游

chūyóu(chu1you2)
1to go on a tour
2to have an outing
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About 出游

出游Simplified
出遊Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

游玩 (yóuwán) - use 出游 when emphasizing organized tours, while 游玩 is more casual and can refer to any recreational activity.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context in which you use 出游; it is generally informal and best suited for casual conversations about travel plans. Common collocations include '周末出游' (weekend outing) or '家庭出游' (family trip). Avoid confusing it with similar terms like 旅游 (lǚyóu), which specifically refers to tourism.

HSK Study Tips

出游 is not explicitly listed in the HSK vocabulary, but it connects well with HSK Level 2-3 words related to travel and leisure, such as 旅行 (lǚxíng) and 风景 (fēngjǐng). Focus on practicing its use in sentences about your own travel experiences.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 出游 with 旅游. For example, saying '我去出游工作' (Wǒ qù chūyóu gōngzuò) is incorrect; it should be '我去旅游工作' (Wǒ qù lǚyóu gōngzuò) to indicate traveling for work.

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Component characters

出chūto go out
HSK 25 strokes凵
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游yóuto swim
HSK 212 strokes氵
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How to say to go on a tour in Chinese

“to go on a tour” in Chinese is出游chūyóu

出游 (chūyóu) means 'to go on a tour' or 'to have an outing.' This term is commonly used when discussing leisure activities, such as traveling to scenic spots or participating in organized trips. It conveys a sense of adventure and enjoyment in exploring new places.

When to use 出游

Be mindful of the context in which you use 出游; it is generally informal and best suited for casual conversations about travel plans. Common collocations include '周末出游' (weekend outing) or '家庭出游' (family trip). Avoid confusing it with similar terms like 旅游 (lǚyóu), which specifically refers to tourism.

出游 or something close to it

游玩 (yóuwán) - use 出游 when emphasizing organized tours, while 游玩 is more casual and can refer to any recreational activity.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 出游 with 旅游. For example, saying '我去出游工作' (Wǒ qù chūyóu gōngzuò) is incorrect; it should be '我去旅游工作' (Wǒ qù lǚyóu gōngzuò) to indicate traveling for work.

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You can say, '我们下个周末出游' (Wǒmen xià gè zhōumò chūyóu), meaning 'We will go on an outing next weekend.'

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