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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
旅游lǚyóutripHSK 2, vn, 22 strokes, rank #4228, Easy
旅游lǚyóujourneyHSK 2, vn, 22 strokes, rank #4228, Easy
旅游lǚyóutourismHSK 2, vn, 22 strokes, rank #4228, Easy
旅游lǚyóutravelHSK 2, vn, 22 strokes, rank #4228, Easy
旅游lǚyóutourHSK 2, vn, 22 strokes, rank #4228, Easy
旅游lǚyóuto travelHSK 2, vn, 22 strokes, rank #4228, Easy
旅游lǚyóutripHSK 2, vn, 22 strokes, rank #4228, Easy
旅游lǚyóujourneyHSK 2, vn, 22 strokes, rank #4228, Easy
旅游lǚyóutourismHSK 2, vn, 22 strokes, rank #4228, Easy
旅游lǚyóutravelHSK 2, vn, 22 strokes, rank #4228, Easy
旅游lǚyóutourHSK 2, vn, 22 strokes, rank #4228, Easy
旅游lǚyóuto travelHSK 2, vn, 22 strokes, rank #4228, Easy
lǚyóu(lv3you2)lv you
primary
 T2
  1. 1trip
  2. 2journey
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March 24, 2026

旅游(旅遊)lǚyóu(lv3you2)

旅游 (yóu lǚ) refers to the act of traveling or going on a journey, often for leisure or exploration. It encompasses various forms of travel, including trips for sightseeing, cultural experiences, or relaxation. This term is widely used in both formal contexts, like travel agencies, and informal conversations among friends planning a trip.

Strokes22Frequency#4228DifficultyEasy
Cultural note

In China, domestic tourism is a significant part of the economy, especially during holidays like Golden Week, where millions travel to popular destinations. The concept of 旅游 reflects the growing importance of leisure travel in modern Chinese society.

Memory tip

Imagine a traveler (you) with a big suitcase (旅) exploring different places (游). The '游' character looks like a person swimming in a pool, representing the fun and leisure aspect of travel. Remember that ‘游’ sounds like 'yo!', an expression of excitement when you travel.

Meanings of 旅游

lǚyóu(lv3you2)
primary
1trip
2journey
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About 旅游

旅游Simplified
旅遊Traditional
22Strokes
—Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#4228Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L2HSK 3.0L2ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1

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Quick Contrast

游 (yóu) - refers more specifically to the act of swimming or playing in water, while 旅游 (yóu lǚ) encompasses broader travel experiences.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 旅游 with other similar words like 行 (xíng, to walk or travel) which has a broader meaning. 旅游 is often used in the context of leisure rather than business travel. Common collocations include 旅游景点 (tourist attractions) and 旅游团 (tour group).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 2 word, 旅游 connects with other travel-related vocabulary like 飞机 (airplane) and 酒店 (hotel). Focus on using it in sentences to describe your travel experiences or plans, as this will reinforce your speaking skills.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 旅游 in contexts where a more specific term is appropriate. For example, saying '我去旅游工作' (Wǒ qù lǚyóu gōngzuò) is incorrect; instead, use '我去旅行工作' (Wǒ qù lǚxíng gōngzuò) for 'I am traveling for work.'

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Component characters

旅lǚtrip
HSK 310 strokes方
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游yóuto swim
HSK 212 strokes氵
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How to say trip in Chinese

“trip” in Chinese is旅游lǚyóu

旅游 (yóu lǚ) refers to the act of traveling or going on a journey, often for leisure or exploration. It encompasses various forms of travel, including trips for sightseeing, cultural experiences, or relaxation. This term is widely used in both formal contexts, like travel agencies, and informal conversations among friends planning a trip.

When to use 旅游

Be careful not to confuse 旅游 with other similar words like 行 (xíng, to walk or travel) which has a broader meaning. 旅游 is often used in the context of leisure rather than business travel. Common collocations include 旅游景点 (tourist attractions) and 旅游团 (tour group).

旅游 or something close to it

游 (yóu) - refers more specifically to the act of swimming or playing in water, while 旅游 (yóu lǚ) encompasses broader travel experiences.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 旅游 in contexts where a more specific term is appropriate. For example, saying '我去旅游工作' (Wǒ qù lǚyóu gōngzuò) is incorrect; instead, use '我去旅行工作' (Wǒ qù lǚxíng gōngzuò) for 'I am traveling for work.'

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Grammar patterns of 旅游

旅游 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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梅诺卡岛是那种适合家庭____的地方。

Minorca is the sort of place that caters for families.

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梅诺卡岛是那种适合家庭旅游的地方。

méi nuò kǎ dǎo shì nà zhǒng shìhé jiātíng lǚyóu de dìfang。

Minorca is the sort of place that caters for families.
2
旅游火了，工作机会多了，个人收入涨了。

lǚyóu huǒ le， gōngzuò jīhuì duō le， gèrén shōurù zhǎng le。

Tourism is up, jobs are up, individual income is up.
3
他此刻正在南美旅游观光。

tā cǐkè zhèngzài nán měi lǚyóu guānguāng。

He's touring South America at this moment in time.
4
对他来说，偶尔出去旅游会是很不错的经历。

duì tā lái shuō， ǒu’ěr chūqù lǚyóu huì shì hěn búcuò de jīnglì。

It would be excellent experience for him to travel a little.
5
全包旅游并不总像人们说的那么好。

quán bāo lǚyóu bìng bù zǒng xiàng rénmen shuō de nàme hǎo。

Package holidays are not always all they're cracked up to be.
6
旅游热降温对航空业来说是个坏消息。

lǚyóu rè jiàngwēn duì hángkōng yè lái shuō shì gè huài xiāoxi。

The drop in travel is bad news for the airline industry.
7
对纽约的主要旅游胜地有详细的记载。

duì niǔ yāo de zhǔyào lǚyóu shèng dì yǒu xiángxì de jìzǎi。

The main attractions of the Big Apple are well documented.
8
我们的旅游报价和那些度假手册里的价格相去甚远。

wǒmen de lǚyóu bào jià hé nàxiē dùjià shǒucè lǐ de jiàgé Xiāng qù shén yuǎn。

Our tour prices bore little resemblance to those in the holiday brochures.
9
他们把今后几年的旅游业完全给毁了。

tāmen bǎ jīnhòu jǐ nián de lǚyóu yè wánquán gěi huǐ le。

They've completely ruined the tourist trade for the next few years.
10
在过去几年里，这里的旅游业获得了相当大的发展。

zài guòqù jǐ nián lǐ， zhèlǐ de lǚyóu yè huòdé le xiāngdāng dà de fāzhǎn。

Over the last few years tourism here has developed considerably.
11
我今年夏天计划去北京旅游。

Wǒ jīnnián xiàtiān jìhuà qù Běijīng lǚyóu.

I plan to take a trip to Beijing this summer.
12
他们明天一起去上海旅游。

Tāmen míngtiān yīqǐ qù Shànghǎi lǚyóu.

They are going on a trip to Shanghai together tomorrow.
13
小王喜欢在假期的时候旅游。

Xiǎo Wáng xǐhuān zài jiàqī de shíhou lǚyóu.

Xiao Wang likes to take trips during the holidays.
14
下个月我们要去桂林旅游。

Xià gè yuè wǒmen yào qù Guìlín lǚyóu.

We are going on a trip to Guilin next month.
15
今年暑假，我们一家计划去云南旅游。

Jīnnián shǔjià, wǒmen yījiā jìhuà qù Yúnnán lǚyóu.

This summer vacation, our family plans to take a trip to Yunnan.
16
我今年夏天计划去北京旅游。

Wǒ jīnnián xiàtiān jìhuà qù Běijīng lǚyóu.

I plan to take a trip to Beijing this summer.
17
他们明天一起去上海旅游。

Tāmen míngtiān yīqǐ qù Shànghǎi lǚyóu.

They are going on a trip to Shanghai together tomorrow.
18
小王喜欢在假期的时候旅游。

Xiǎo Wáng xǐhuān zài jiàqī de shíhou lǚyóu.

Xiao Wang likes to take trips during the holidays.
19
下个月我们要去桂林旅游。

Xià gè yuè wǒmen yào qù Guìlín lǚyóu.

We are going on a trip to Guilin next month.
20
今年暑假，我们一家计划去云南旅游。

Jīnnián shǔjià, wǒmen yījiā jìhuà qù Yúnnán lǚyóu.

This summer vacation, our family plans to take a trip to Yunnan.
21
我今年夏天计划去北京旅游。

Wǒ jīnnián xiàtiān jìhuà qù Běijīng lǚyóu.

I plan to take a trip to Beijing this summer.
22
他们明天一起去上海旅游。

Tāmen míngtiān yīqǐ qù Shànghǎi lǚyóu.

They are going on a trip to Shanghai together tomorrow.
23
小王喜欢在假期的时候旅游。

Xiǎo Wáng xǐhuān zài jiàqī de shíhou lǚyóu.

Xiao Wang likes to take trips during the holidays.
24
下个月我们要去桂林旅游。

Xià gè yuè wǒmen yào qù Guìlín lǚyóu.

We are going on a trip to Guilin next month.
25
今年暑假，我们一家计划去云南旅游。

Jīnnián shǔjià, wǒmen yījiā jìhuà qù Yúnnán lǚyóu.

This summer vacation, our family plans to take a trip to Yunnan.

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Cultural Notes for 旅游

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While both Western and Chinese cultures value travel for leisure, in China, group tours are far more common, emphasizing collective experiences over individual exploration.

Frequently asked questions about 旅游

旅游 generally refers to leisure travel, while 旅行 can be used for any kind of journey, including business.

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