The Chinese word 参观 means “to visit” or “to tour”. It is commonly used when referring to visiting a place of interest, such as a museum, park, or historical site. It can also be used to describe visiting someone’s home or workplace. In Chinese culture, it is customary to show respect and hospitality to guests, so the act of 参观 is often seen as a way to build relationships and create positive social interactions.
Translation
Verb: to visit, to look around
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我们明天要去参观博物馆 | wǒmen míngtiān yào qù cānguǎn bówùguǎn | We’re going to visit the museum tomorrow |
| 他们正在参观这座城市的名胜古迹 | tāmen zhèngzài cānguǎn zhè zuò chéngshì de míngshèng gǔjì | They’re currently touring the famous historical sites in this city |
| 这个周末我们计划去参观动物园 | zhège zhōumò wǒmen jìhuà qù cānguǎn dòngwùyuán | We plan to visit the zoo this weekend |
| 我们在参观这个城市的主要景点 | wǒmen zài cānguǎn zhège chéngshì de zhǔyào jǐngdiǎn | We’re visiting the main tourist attractions in this city |
| 她非常喜欢参观博物馆和艺术展览 | tā fēicháng xǐhuān cānguǎn bówùguǎn hé yìshù zhǎnlǎn | She really enjoys visiting museums and art exhibitions |
| 明天下午我要带我的外国朋友去参观长城 | míngtiān xiàwǔ wǒ yào dài wǒ de wàiguó péngyǒu qù cānguǎn chángchéng | Tomorrow afternoon, I’m taking my foreign friend to visit the Great Wall |
HSK
参观 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
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