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March 24, 2026
徉yáng(yang2)
The character 徉 (yáng) expresses the idea of wandering or roaming, often with a sense of hesitation or indecision. It can describe the act of moving about aimlessly or walking back and forth without a clear direction, which conveys a feeling of restlessness or uncertainty.
Strokes9Radical彳Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
Wandering has a significant place in Chinese literature, often symbolizing a search for meaning or enlightenment, as seen in classical poetry. The character evokes the idea of a journey, both physical and metaphorical, that reflects the importance of exploration in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a young person (the radical '彳' symbolizes walking) who can't decide where to go and keeps wandering back and forth. The sound 'yáng' can be remembered as the sound they make while hesitating, 'Yawn!' as they are tired from indecision.
Meanings of 徉
yáng(yang2)
1to wander, to stray, to roam; to hesitate
2to walk back and forth
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About 徉
徉Simplified
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彳Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 徉
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a young person (the radical '彳' symbolizes walking) who can't decide where to go and keeps wandering back and forth. The sound 'yáng' can be remembered as the sound they make while hesitating, 'Yawn!' as they are tired from indecision.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone as 'yáng' is pronounced with a rising tone which can easily be confused with other words. This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation, so it may appear more in literary contexts. Common collocations include phrases that describe wandering or hesitation.
HSK Study Tips
Although 徉 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects with other characters related to movement and wandering, such as 走 (zǒu, to walk) and 游 (yóu, to swim or roam). Focus on the context of movement when studying this character.
Cultural Note
Wandering has a significant place in Chinese literature, often symbolizing a search for meaning or enlightenment, as seen in classical poetry. The character evokes the idea of a journey, both physical and metaphorical, that reflects the importance of exploration in Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 徉 with similar sounding characters, leading to incorrect usage. For example, using it in place of the more common 走 (zǒu, to walk) can lead to awkward phrases. Always check the context to ensure the correct character is used.
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Grammar Patterns of 徉
徉 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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想象一下那长长的金色海滩吧，在那里你可以独自徜____。
Imagine long golden beaches where you can wander in solitude.
Example Sentences for 徉 (2)
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想象一下那长长的金色海滩吧，在那里你可以独自徜徉。
xiǎng xiàng yī xià nà cháng cháng de jīn sè hǎi tān bā， ， zài nà lǐ nǐ kě yǐ dú zì cháng。
Imagine long golden beaches where you can wander in solitude.
2
我颇喜欢在乡间独自徜徉.
wǒ pō xǐ huān zài xiāng jiān dú zì cháng yáng.
I am rather fond of a solitary stroll in the country.
Cultural Notes for 徉
🏮Cultural insight
Wandering has a significant place in Chinese literature, often symbolizing a search for meaning or enlightenment, as seen in classical poetry. The character evokes the idea of a journey, both physical and metaphorical, that reflects the importance of exploration in Chinese culture.
Word Family of 徉
Words Containing This Character2
徜徉to linger
徉yángto walk back and forth
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Compound Meaning
What does 徜徉 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 徉
It typically means to wander or roam, often implying a sense of hesitation.
No, it is more frequently found in literary texts rather than in everyday conversation.
