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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
郊游jiāoyóuto go for an outingHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #25328, Very Hard
郊游jiāoyóuto go on an excursionHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #25328, Very Hard
jiāoyóu(jiao1you2)jiao you T1
  1. 1to go for an outing
  2. 2to go on an excursion
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March 24, 2026

郊游(郊遊)jiāoyóu(jiao1you2)

郊游 (jiāo yóu) refers to the act of going for an outing or excursion, typically to scenic areas outside of urban environments. This term is commonly used when people plan day trips or leisure activities in nature, such as picnics or sightseeing. It conveys a sense of relaxation and enjoyment away from the hustle of city life.

Strokes20Frequency#25328DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

郊游 is a popular activity during holidays in China, especially in spring and autumn when the weather is pleasant. Many families and friends take advantage of these outings to bond and enjoy traditional foods, such as barbecues, in parks or nature reserves.

Memory tip

Think of 郊 (jiāo) as 'outskirts' (the character looks like a field with a roof above, hinting at nature), and 游 (yóu) means 'to swim or roam' (imagine swimming in a lake during an outing). Together, picture a group of friends swimming and having a picnic in the outskirts of the city.

Meanings of 郊游

jiāoyóu(jiao1you2)
1to go for an outing
2to go on an excursion
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郊游Simplified
郊遊Traditional
20Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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远足 (yuǎnzú) vs 郊游 (jiāoyóu): 远足 emphasizes hiking or trekking, while 郊游 focuses on leisure outings.

Usage Notes

When using 郊游, be mindful of the context; it is generally informal and used in leisure contexts. A common mistake is to use it in overly formal situations; instead, opt for excursions or trips. Remember to pair it with prepositions or verbs, like '去郊游' (qù jiāo yóu) meaning 'to go on an outing.'

HSK Study Tips

While 郊游 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects well with related terms like 旅行 (lǚ xíng, travel) and 游玩 (yóu wán, to play). Focus on understanding the context of outdoor activities and how to express enjoyment of nature.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 郊游 with 旅游 (lǚ yóu, tourism) or 旅行 (lǚ xíng, travel), leading to misuse in formal contexts. Correct usage would be '我们去郊游' (Wǒmen qù jiāo yóu) instead of using it for a formal trip announcement.

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Component characters

郊Jiāosuburbs
HSK 58 strokes阝
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游yóuto swim
HSK 212 strokes氵
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How to say to go for an outing in Chinese

“to go for an outing” in Chinese is郊游jiāoyóu

郊游 (jiāo yóu) refers to the act of going for an outing or excursion, typically to scenic areas outside of urban environments. This term is commonly used when people plan day trips or leisure activities in nature, such as picnics or sightseeing. It conveys a sense of relaxation and enjoyment away from the hustle of city life.

When to use 郊游

When using 郊游, be mindful of the context; it is generally informal and used in leisure contexts. A common mistake is to use it in overly formal situations; instead, opt for excursions or trips. Remember to pair it with prepositions or verbs, like '去郊游' (qù jiāo yóu) meaning 'to go on an outing.'

郊游 or something close to it

远足 (yuǎnzú) vs 郊游 (jiāoyóu): 远足 emphasizes hiking or trekking, while 郊游 focuses on leisure outings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 郊游 with 旅游 (lǚ yóu, tourism) or 旅行 (lǚ xíng, travel), leading to misuse in formal contexts. Correct usage would be '我们去郊游' (Wǒmen qù jiāo yóu) instead of using it for a formal trip announcement.

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郊游 specifically refers to outings to nearby scenic areas, while 旅行 generally means travel, which can include longer trips or vacations.

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