How to Write 逛 (guàng) — Meaning “To stroll or roam around.”

Imagine a crazy (狂) person walking (辶) aimlessly around the streets — that is exactly what 逛 means: to stroll or wander without a plan. This mental picture links the wild component to the leisurely movement.

The inner part 狂 should be written narrow so it fits inside the sweeping radical 辶. A common mistake is making 狂 too wide, which causes the character to look unbalanced. Also remember the stroke order: first write the left side 犭, then 王, and finally the radical 辶.

逛 has 狂 inside and means to stroll casually, while 迢 contains 召 and means 'distant or far away,' and 迤 contains 也 and describes 'winding or meandering.' Visually, 逛 is the only one with the dog radical (犭) on the left of its inner part.

逛 is used for relaxed, non-urgent walking activities like 逛街 (window shopping on the street) or 逛公园 (strolling in the park). It implies enjoying the experience without a strict purpose, and it is a very common word in daily Chinese life, especially in city shopping areas.

Common words containing 逛 include: 逛街 (guàng jiē) — To go window shopping or stroll down the street.; 逛超市 (guàng chāo shì) — To go to the supermarket.; 逛公园 (guàng gōng yuán) — To stroll in the park..