gaau1 jau4郊遊郊游

Jyutpinggaau1 jau4

Yalegāau yàuh

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To go on an excursion, outing, or trip to the countryside or outskirts of a city.

colloquialtraveldaily actions

How it's used

Focuses specifically on the act of leaving the urban environment to enjoy nature or the countryside. While it can imply a formal trip, it is frequently used for casual weekend hikes or trips to parks outside the city center. It carries a sense of relaxation and leisure rather than a strictly educational or work related excursion.

Examples

ni1呢go3個ngo5我dei6哋jat1一cai4齊heoi3去gaau1郊jau4遊hou2好m4唔hou2好？

Shall we go for an outing together this weekend?

keoi5佢dei6哋seng4成baan1班tung4同hok6學heoi3去zo2咗gaau1郊jau4遊aa4呀。

They went on an excursion with their classmates.

Common phrases

heoi3去gaau1郊jau4遊

go for an outing

gaau1郊jau4遊dei6地dim2點

picnic spot

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 旅行, which usually implies a longer trip, often involving travel to another city or country. Using 郊遊 for a trip to Japan or Europe sounds unnatural as it specifically denotes a local, nature oriented outing.