巡 (xún) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 巡 (xún) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 巡 (xún) means "Patrol / Tour". with 6 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 巡 stroke by stroke?

巡 has 6 strokes. The radical is 辶. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 巡 and 边?

巡 (xún) and 边 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 巡?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 辶. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 巡?

Common words containing 巡 include: 巡逻 (xún luó) — To patrol; 巡回 (xún huí) — Tour / Circuit / Round; 巡演 (xún yǎn) — Performance tour.

How to Write 巡

The character 巡 (xún) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

巡 is pronounced xún in Mandarin Chinese. It means Patrol / Tour.

Common Words with 巡

巡逻 xún luó

To patrol

巡回 xún huí

Tour / Circuit / Round

巡演 xún yǎn

Performance tour

Example Sentences

警察在街上巡逻。

jǐng chá zài jiē shàng xún luó

The police are patrolling the streets.

乐队在巡回演出。

yuè duì zài xún huí yǎn chū

The band is on a concert tour.

歌手在进行巡演。

gē shǒu zài jìn xíng xún yǎn

The singer is on tour.

Similar Characters

边 biān

辽 liáo

达 dá

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Frequently Asked Questions about 巡

What does 巡 (xún) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 巡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 巡 and 边?

What mistakes do learners make writing 巡?

What common words use 巡?

How to Write 巡 (xún)