巡
Meaning:
to cruise, to inspect, to patrol
HSK 5
Frequency:
#2042
Pinyin:
xún
Strokes:
6
Radical:
巛
How to Write 巡 - 6 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "巡" in Chinese
The Chinese character 巡 (xún) means "to cruise, to inspect, to patrol". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 6 strokes. Common words containing 巡 include: 出巡, 巡弋, 巡捕.
📚 Words and Phrases with 巡
Common words containing this character
出巡
to go on an inspection tour
HSK 2
巡弋
(of military ships or aircraft) to patrol; to cruise defensively; (of aircraft) to conduct defensive sorties
HSK 2
巡捕
to patrol
HSK 2
海巡
coast guard
HSK 2
睃巡
(eyes) to scan
HSK 2
逡巡
to draw back
HSK 2
定速巡航
(automotive) cruise control
HSK 4
逡巡不前
to hesitate to move forward
HSK 4
分巡兵备道
(Qing dynasty) provincial surveillance and defense commission
HSK 5
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: To walk 辶 by the river 巛; 巛 also provides the pronunciation
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "巡"?
- The pinyin is xún
- How many strokes does "巡" have?
- It has 6 strokes
- What does "巡" mean?
- to cruise, to inspect, to patrol
- What is the radical of "巡"?
- The radical is "巛"