巡回 (xúnhuí) means to patrol or to make rounds, typically in a systematic manner. This word is often used in contexts involving police, health inspections, or any situation where someone is checking on various locations or individuals in a specific order. It carries a nuance of being diligent and thorough in the process.
HSK 7, 16 strokes, Hard
xúnhuí(xun2hui2) T2
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May 27, 2026
巡回xúnhuí(xun2hui2)
巡回 (xúnhuí) means to patrol or to make rounds, typically in a systematic manner. This word is often used in contexts involving police, health inspections, or any situation where someone is checking on various locations or individuals in a specific order. It carries a nuance of being diligent and thorough in the process.
Strokes16Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
巡回 is often associated with public safety in China, where police and health officials regularly conduct rounds to ensure community well-being, especially during events or in areas with high foot traffic.
Memory Tip
Imagine a diligent knight (the character 巡) riding around a kingdom (the character 回) to check on the well-being of his subjects. The knight's patrol helps you remember the meaning of ‘to make rounds’ while the sound ‘xúnhuí’ can be imagined as the echo of his horse's hooves going ‘shoo-shoo’ as he circles around.
About 巡回
巡回Simplified
16Strokes
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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巡查 (xúnchá) - use 巡回 when emphasizing systematic rounds, while 巡查 focuses more on inspection.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a diligent knight (the character 巡) riding around a kingdom (the character 回) to check on the well-being of his subjects. The knight's patrol helps you remember the meaning of ‘to make rounds’ while the sound ‘xúnhuí’ can be imagined as the echo of his horse's hooves going ‘shoo-shoo’ as he circles around.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 巡回 with other similar words like 访问 (fǎngwèn, to visit) or 检查 (jiǎnchá, to check), but 巡回 specifically implies a repetitive or circular action. This term is more formal and is commonly used in official or professional contexts, such as police patrols or health inspections.
HSK Study Tips
At HSK 7, students should focus on using 巡回 in complete sentences that illustrate its formal context. Connecting this word with related terms like 巡逻 (xúnluó, to patrol) and 访问 can enhance vocabulary retention and understanding of different nuances in usage.
Cultural Note
巡回 is often associated with public safety in China, where police and health officials regularly conduct rounds to ensure community well-being, especially during events or in areas with high foot traffic.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes misuse 巡回 by using it in contexts that imply a one-time visit rather than a repeated action. For example, saying '我今天巡回了朋友家' (I patrolled my friend's house today) is incorrect; it should be '我今天去朋友家了' (I went to my friend's house today).
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Cultural Notes for 巡回
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巡回 is often associated with public safety in China, where police and health officials regularly conduct rounds to ensure community well-being, especially during events or in areas with high foot traffic.
Frequently Asked Questions about 巡回
You can say, '警察在街区巡回' (The police are patrolling the neighborhood).
It is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as reports or official discussions, rather than casual conversation.
走访 (zǒufǎng) means to visit or call on someone, usually in a more informal context, while 巡回 emphasizes a systematic and often repetitive checking process.
