Definition
遛弯 is a colloquial Northern Chinese expression meaning 'to take a leisurely stroll' or 'to go for a walk', especially common in Beijing and other northern regions. It's an intimate, everyday word — the kind you'd use when asking a neighbor or family member if they've gone out for their daily walk. The 遛 suggests a relaxed, aimless pace, different from the more standard 散步 (sànbù, 'to go for a walk').
v
(colloquial, Northern China) to take a leisurely walkto go for a stroll
Examples
- 遛弯。Yéye měitiān chī wán fàn dōu yào chūqu liú yì quān.Grandpa has to go out for a stroll after every meal.
- 遛弯,。Zánmen qù gōngyuán liú ba, jīntiān tiānqì zhēn hǎo.Let's go for a walk in the park — the weather is really nice today.
- 遛弯,。Bàngwǎn qù hé biān liú, tèbié shūfu.Going for a stroll by the river in the evening is especially comfortable.
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