Definition
导游 (dǎo yóu) is both a noun meaning 'tour guide' and a verb meaning 'to guide tourists' — it's specifically for tourism and travel contexts. Compared to 向导 (xiàng dǎo, a general guide person) and 引导 (yǐn dǎo, to guide/lead in broad situations), 导游 is the go-to term for sightseeing tours.
noun
tour guide
verb
to guide (tourists)to conduct a tour
Examples
- 导游。Wǒmen qǐng le yí wèi dǎo yóu.We hired a tour guide.
- 导游。Tā dǎo yóu wǒmen cānguān le Gùgōng.He guided us on a tour of the Forbidden City.
- 导游。Nà wèi dǎo yóu jièshào de hěn qīngchu.That tour guide's introduction was very clear.
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