ceon4巡

Jyutpingceon4

Yalechèuhn

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To patrol; to walk around an area to check if everything is in order.

colloquialworkdaily actions

How it's used

Often used in the context of security guards or police checking on an area to ensure everything is in order. It implies a rhythmic or routine movement through a space rather than just walking aimlessly. When referring to the act of patrolling, it is common to add the aspect marker 緊 to indicate an ongoing action.

Examples

bou2保on1安jyun4員mui5每maan5晚dou1都wui6會喺hai2商soeng1場coeng4巡ceon4一jat1次。

The security guard patrols the shopping mall every night.

nei5你gin3見dou2到jau5有ging2警caat3察ceon4巡gan2緊gaai1街mei6未aa4呀？

Have you seen any police patrolling the streets yet?

Common phrases

ceon4巡lo4邏

to patrol

ceon4巡si6視

to inspect or patrol

Common mistake

Avoid using 巡 to mean just walking or wandering around, as it specifically carries the connotation of an official or assigned duty to check on a location.