✅ 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.
- 每天晚上我都会去散步。
- 走走看看 (zǒu zǒu kàn kàn) – walk around and look around; more casual and flexible.
Summary:
Phrase | Pinyin | Meaning | Tone/Use |
---|---|---|---|
走一走 | zǒu yī zǒu | Take a walk | General walking or exercise |
逛一逛 | guàng yī guàng | Stroll / window-shop | Leisurely browsing / sightseeing |
散步 | sànbù | To take a walk (standard) | More formal/neutral |