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旅客 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
旅客lǚkètravelerHSK 4, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #8515, Medium
旅客lǚkètouristHSK 4, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #8515, Medium
lǚkè(lu:3ke4) T4
  1. 1traveler
  2. 2tourist
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March 24, 2026

旅客lǚkè(lu:3ke4)

旅客 (lǚkè) refers to a traveler or tourist, someone who is away from home for leisure or exploration. It is commonly used in contexts such as travel agencies, transportation, and hospitality, indicating people who are traveling or seeking new experiences.

Strokes19Frequency#8515DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In China, 旅客 can be seen in various travel contexts, especially during major holidays when millions travel across the country. The Spring Festival (春节) sees a massive increase in 旅客 as families reunite.

Memory Tip

Imagine a '旅' (lǚ) representing a path or journey, with '客' (kè) symbolizing a guest. Picture a guest on a journey, exploring new places, which connects both the form and meaning of the word while helping you remember the pronunciation.

Meanings of 旅客

lǚkè(lu:3ke4)
1traveler
2tourist
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About 旅客

旅客Simplified
19Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1

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AI Study Notes for 旅客

Quick Contrast

游客 (yóukè) - use 旅客 (lǚkè) for a more formal or general context, while 游客 (yóukè) is more casual and specifically refers to tourists.

Usage Notes

When using 旅客, be mindful of the tone; it is pronounced with a third tone followed by a fourth tone. Common mistakes include confusing it with 旅行者 (lǚxíngzhě), which is more formal and means 'traveler' in a broader sense. Use 旅客 in everyday contexts like airports or hotels.

HSK Study Tips

旅客 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it is relevant for learners at HSK 4 and above as it relates to travel and tourism vocabulary. Focus on practicing phrases related to travel, accommodation, and transportation that may use this term.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 旅客 with 旅行者 (lǚxíngzhě) and use it inappropriately in formal contexts. For example, saying '我们是旅客来这里工作' (We are travelers here to work) should be corrected to '我们是来这里工作的旅行者' (We are travelers here for work).

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Component Characters

旅lǚtrip
HSK 310 strokes方
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客kècustomer
HSK 19 strokes宀
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How to say traveler in Chinese

“traveler” in Chinese is旅客lǚkè

旅客 (lǚkè) refers to a traveler or tourist, someone who is away from home for leisure or exploration. It is commonly used in contexts such as travel agencies, transportation, and hospitality, indicating people who are traveling or seeking new experiences.

When to use 旅客

When using 旅客, be mindful of the tone; it is pronounced with a third tone followed by a fourth tone. Common mistakes include confusing it with 旅行者 (lǚxíngzhě), which is more formal and means 'traveler' in a broader sense. Use 旅客 in everyday contexts like airports or hotels.

旅客 or something close to it

游客 (yóukè) - use 旅客 (lǚkè) for a more formal or general context, while 游客 (yóukè) is more casual and specifically refers to tourists.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 旅客 with 旅行者 (lǚxíngzhě) and use it inappropriately in formal contexts. For example, saying '我们是旅客来这里工作' (We are travelers here to work) should be corrected to '我们是来这里工作的旅行者' (We are travelers here for work).

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Frequently Asked Questions about 旅客

Yes, 旅客 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, such as in travel brochures or casual conversations.

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