遊

roam, play

遊 is composed of the radical 辵 (walk) and 斿 (flutter). 辵 represents walking, while 斿 carries the meaning of drifting or floating. Therefore, 遊 conveys the idea of strolling or wandering about, and extends to the meaning of playing or amusing oneself.

Vocabulary of 遊

  • 遊戲 (game)
  • 遊客 (tourist)
  • 導遊 (tour guide)

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