HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
巡 — to patrol
- Reading
- xún
- Meaning
- to patrol; to make a tour of inspection
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
巡 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is xún and it means to patrol; to make a tour of inspection. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
巡 appears in everyday chinese words such as 巡回 (go on tour), 巡视 (inspect, make rounds) and 巡逻 (patrol).
Chinese words containing 巡
Frequently asked questions
What does 巡 mean in Chinese?
巡 means to patrol; to make a tour of inspection in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 巡 read?
巡 is read xún. Reading it inside real words — 巡回 and 巡视 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 巡 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 巡 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 巡 in a word?
A common word containing 巡 is 巡回 (xún huí) — "go on tour". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 巡 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 巡 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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