How to say Let’s go for a walk in mandarin

Practice

走一走 (zǒu yī zǒu)

Literal meaning: walk a bit / take a walk
Use: This is a general expression for walking. It’s often used for casual walking, exercising, or stretching legs.

💬 Examples:

  • 我吃饱了,出去走一走
    Wǒ chī bǎo le, chūqù zǒu yī zǒu.
    → I’m full, I’ll go out for a walk.
  • 医生建议我饭后走一走
    Yīshēng jiànyì wǒ fàn hòu zǒu yī zǒu.
    → The doctor suggests I take a walk after meals.

逛一逛 (guàng yī guàng)

Literal meaning: stroll / wander around
Use: This is more about leisurely browsing or strolling, often with the idea of looking around — for example in a market, mall, park, or tourist spot.

💬 Examples:

  • 周末我们去市中心逛一逛吧。
    Zhōumò wǒmen qù shì zhōngxīn guàng yī guàng ba.
    → Let’s go stroll around downtown this weekend.
  • 她喜欢一个人去商场逛一逛
    Tā xǐhuān yīgè rén qù shāngchǎng guàng yī guàng.
    → She likes to go browse around the mall alone.

💡 Similar expressions:

  • 散步 (sànbù) – a more formal or standard term for “taking a walk.”
    • 每天晚上我都会去散步
      Měitiān wǎnshang wǒ dūhuì qù sànbù.
      → I take a walk every evening.
  • 走走看看 (zǒu zǒu kàn kàn) – walk around and look around; more casual and flexible.

Summary:

PhrasePinyinMeaningTone/Use
走一走zǒu yī zǒuTake a walkGeneral walking or exercise
逛一逛guàng yī guàngStroll / window-shopLeisurely browsing / sightseeing
散步sànbùTo take a walk (standard)More formal/neutral

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