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旅程 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
旅程lǚchéngjourneyHSK 6, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #3682, Hard
旅程lǚchéngtripHSK 6, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #3682, Hard
lǚchéng(lu:3cheng2) T2
  1. 1journey
  2. 2trip
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March 24, 2026

旅程lǚchéng(lu:3cheng2)

旅程 (lǚchéng) refers to a journey or trip, often implying a significant or adventurous travel experience. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing travel plans, vacation trips, or even metaphorical journeys in life.

Strokes22Frequency#3682DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of a journey often includes personal growth and transformation, reflecting the ancient philosophical belief that life is a journey of continuous learning.

Memory Tip

Imagine a '旅' (lǚ) which looks like a traveler with a suitcase ready to embark on a '程' (chéng), symbolizing a path or route. Together, they create a vivid image of a traveler setting off on an exciting journey.

Meanings of 旅程

lǚchéng(lu:3cheng2)
1journey
2trip
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About 旅程

旅程Simplified
22Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 旅程

Quick Contrast

旅途 (lǚtú) - use 旅程 when emphasizing the experience or adventure aspect of the journey, while 旅途 focuses more on the route or path taken.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse '旅程' with '旅行' (lǚxíng), which means 'to travel.' While both relate to travel, '旅程' emphasizes the journey itself. It is generally used in a more narrative or descriptive context, rather than simply stating an action.

HSK Study Tips

Although '旅程' is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects well with HSK Level 3 terms related to travel, such as '旅行' (lǚxíng) and '票' (piào - ticket). Focus on using it in sentences to describe your travel experiences or plans.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes incorrectly use '旅程' in casual contexts where '旅行' would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我今天有一个旅程' (I have a journey today) sounds overly formal for a simple outing; '我今天要旅行' (I will travel today) is more fitting.

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Component Characters

旅lǚtrip
HSK 310 strokes方
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程chéngrule
HSK 712 strokes禾
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How to say journey in Chinese

“journey” in Chinese is旅程lǚchéng

旅程 (lǚchéng) refers to a journey or trip, often implying a significant or adventurous travel experience. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing travel plans, vacation trips, or even metaphorical journeys in life.

When to use 旅程

Learners often confuse '旅程' with '旅行' (lǚxíng), which means 'to travel.' While both relate to travel, '旅程' emphasizes the journey itself. It is generally used in a more narrative or descriptive context, rather than simply stating an action.

旅程 or something close to it

旅途 (lǚtú) - use 旅程 when emphasizing the experience or adventure aspect of the journey, while 旅途 focuses more on the route or path taken.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes incorrectly use '旅程' in casual contexts where '旅行' would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我今天有一个旅程' (I have a journey today) sounds overly formal for a simple outing; '我今天要旅行' (I will travel today) is more fitting.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 旅程

旅程 refers specifically to the journey aspect, while 旅行 focuses on the act of traveling.

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