jau4 laam5遊覽游览
Jyutpingjau4 laam5
Yaleyàuh láahm
Definition
To go sightseeing, visit attractions, and tour scenic spots.
neutraltravelplaces
How it's used
Focuses on the act of leisurely visiting scenic spots or historical landmarks rather than just traveling from place to place. It carries a slightly more formal or descriptive tone compared to just saying 去玩 or 參觀. It is commonly used when discussing tourism or planning an itinerary for visitors.
Examples
Have you ever been sightseeing in Hong Kong?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 旅遊, which is a noun or verb referring to the broader concept of traveling or tourism. Use 遊覽 specifically for the activity of looking around at sights, whereas 旅遊 is for the overall experience of taking a trip.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
