旅 Stroke Order — How to Write 旅

Stroke Order

旅 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 方, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

旅 Radical and Character Components

Partial breakdown of 旅:方氏

旅 is an ideographic compound. A man 方 traveling with a pack 氏 on his back.

Radical: 方 + 6 more strokes

旅 Pronunciation and Pinyin

Meanings of 旅 in Chinese

lǚ旅

To travel; to stay away from home; related to journey or temporary accommodation.

我计划在假期去欧洲旅行。

I plan to travel to Europe during the holidays.

A military unit, a brigade, typically positioned between a division and a regiment.

这个旅的训练非常严格。

The training of this brigade is very strict.

Refers broadly to an army or troops; a military unit, often used metaphorically for a strong or elite team.

他们是一支训练有素的劲旅，在比赛中表现出色。

They are a well-trained elite team, performing excellently in the competition.

When pronounced as lǚ, '旅' can signify acting in unison or together, often used in set phrases to describe synchronized actions.

队友们旅进旅退，默契十足。

The teammates advanced and retreated in unison, showing perfect coordination.

To sojourn; to live temporarily in a place, similar to the meaning of '稆'.

人生如逆旅，我亦是行人。

Life is like a temporary lodging, and I am also just a passerby.

Same as 'lǚ' (膂), referring to the spine or backbone; often used to imply physical strength derived from the back.

他的旅力过人，能举起重物。

His back strength is extraordinary; he can lift heavy objects.

Common Words and Phrases with 旅

lǚ旅bàn伴

A travelling companion or fellow traveller.

找到一个好的旅伴能让旅行更加愉快。

Finding a good travel companion can make a trip more enjoyable.

lǚ旅chà差fèi费

Travelling expenses incurred during business trips, typically covering transportation, food, and accommodation.

公司将报销员工出差期间产生的旅差费。

The company will reimburse employees for travel expenses incurred during business trips.

lǚ旅chéng程

A journey or trip, often referring to travel from one place to another, or metaphorically, the course of one's life.

这次前往山区的旅程充满了美丽的风景和难忘的回忆。

This journey to the mountainous area was filled with beautiful scenery and unforgettable memories.

lǚ旅cì次

a stopover or a place for temporary lodging during a journey

我们计划在山脚下的一个古老村落作为旅次，休息一晚再继续登山

We plan to use an old village at the foot of the mountain as a temporary lodging place, resting there for a night before continuing our climb.

lǚ旅diàn店

An inn or a small hotel providing lodging for travelers.

这家古老的旅店位于小镇的中心，充满了历史感

This old inn is located in the center of the small town, full of historical charm.

lǚ旅fèi费

travelling expenses

为了节省旅费，他们选择乘坐夜班火车。

To save on travel expenses, they chose to take the overnight train.

lǚ旅guǎn馆

A commercial building providing accommodation for travelers or other temporary guests; a hotel or guest-house.

我们预订了一家靠近海滩的旅馆。

We booked a hotel near the beach.

lǚ旅huì会

to hold a large meeting or gathering

每年春节，海外华人都会回到家乡举行盛大的旅会，与亲朋好友共度佳节。

Every Spring Festival, overseas Chinese return to their hometowns for a grand gathering, celebrating the holiday with family and friends.

lǚ旅jìn进lǚ旅tuì退

To always follow the steps of others, whether advancing or retreating, lacking one's own definite views.

他总是旅进旅退，从来没有自己的想法，导致错失了很多机会。

He always follows the crowd, never having his own ideas, which led to him missing many opportunities.

lǚ旅jū居

To sojourn; to reside temporarily, especially abroad or in a distant place.

她旅居法国多年，对当地的文化习俗了如指掌

She has resided in France for many years and is very familiar with the local culture and customs.

lǚ旅kè客

A person who travels, especially a passenger or tourist.

许多旅客正在排队等候登机。

Many passengers are queuing to board the plane.

lǚ旅rén人qiáo桥

Lǚrén Qiáo, meaning 'passenger bridge', was a historical bridge built near Luoyang in 282 AD.

据洛阳史料记载，曾有一座名为旅人桥的古老石桥，连接着河流两岸，方便了往来商旅

According to historical records of Luoyang, there was an ancient stone bridge named Lürenqiao (Traveler's Bridge) that connected the two banks of the river, facilitating the movement of merchants and travelers.

lǚ旅shè社

Hotel or inn.