lyun6 gwaang6亂逛乱逛
Jyutpinglyun6 gwaang6
Yalelyuhn gwaahng
Definition
To wander, stroll, or roam around aimlessly.
colloquialdaily actionsplaces
How it's used
Implies a lack of specific destination or purpose, often suggesting someone is killing time. It carries a slightly casual or aimless tone that fits perfectly when describing window shopping or just walking around a neighborhood without a plan.
Examples
I had nothing to do today, so I wandered around the mall for the whole afternoon.
Related words
Common phrases
wandering around the mall
wandering the streets
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a purposeful walk or a hike, as it specifically emphasizes the lack of direction or intent. For a more neutral or positive sense of walking, use 行街 instead.
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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.
