Definition
转悠 (zhuàn you) is a colloquial verb meaning to wander around aimlessly, often with a sense of circling or moving without a fixed destination. Unlike 溜 (liū) or 溜达 (liū da), which describe a leisurely stroll, 转悠 can also refer to eyes or body rolling, or thoughts lingering in one's mind. It's more versatile and implies a lack of purpose or direction.
verb
(of eyes, body) to rollto move aroundto wander aroundto stroll(of thoughts) to lingerto keep appearing in one's mind
Examples
- 转悠。Tā xǐhuān zài shāngchǎng lǐ zhuàn you.He likes to wander around in the mall.
- 转悠。Tā jǐnzhāng de shíhou yǎnjīng huì zhuàn you.His eyes roll when he's nervous.
- 转悠。Nà jiàn shì lǎo zài wǒ xīnli zhuàn you.That matter keeps lingering in my mind.
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