巡 Stroke Order — How to Write 巡
巡 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 巛, 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.
巡 Radical and Character Components
Components:辶巛
巡 is an ideographic compound. To walk 辶 by the river 巛; 巛 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 巛 + 3 more strokes
巡 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- xún
Meanings of 巡 in Chinese
1
xún巡
To tour, patrol, or inspect various places, moving back and forth to examine or oversee.
经理每天都会巡视生产线，确保流程顺利
The manager inspects the production line every day to ensure the process runs smoothly.
To go around to serve drinks, especially at a banquet or gathering, often referring to the completion of a round of serving or drinking.
晚宴上，酒过三巡后，大家的气氛越来越热烈。
At the dinner party, after three rounds of drinks, the atmosphere among everyone became increasingly lively.
Common Words and Phrases with 巡
1
Police officer in former foreign concessions
那个小贩看到巡捕走过来，赶紧收起了摊位。
The hawker quickly packed up his stall when he saw the concession police approaching.
2
To inspect or patrol; to go on a tour of inspection.
博物馆工作人员定期巡查展厅，防止游客触碰展品。
Museum staff regularly patrol the exhibition halls to prevent visitors from touching the exhibits.
3
An official post in the early Tang Dynasty dispatched by the central government to inspect local conditions, such as droughts and floods, and to investigate local officials.
王国设立了巡察使，负责监督各省的财政支出
The kingdom appointed inspector generals to oversee the financial expenditures of its various provinces.
4
A worker who inspects and maintains railway tracks.
每天清晨，巡道工都会仔细检查铁轨，确保列车安全通行。
Every morning, the track worker carefully inspects the rails to ensure the safe passage of trains.
5
To patrol and keep watch; to reconnoiter and monitor.
护林员每天都要在森林里巡风，确保没有火灾隐患。
The forest ranger patrols the forest daily to ensure there are no fire hazards.
6
A provincial governor or imperial inspector in imperial China, particularly during the Ming and Qing dynasties, responsible for military and civil administration within a province.
这位巡抚大人治理有方，深受百姓爱戴。
This provincial governor was an effective administrator and was deeply loved by the common people.
7
to keep night watch; night patrol
夜深了，保安队长带着队员们在小区里巡更，检查门窗是否锁好
It's late at night, and the security captain is leading his team on a patrol in the community, checking if doors and windows are locked.
8
To cruise; to patrol or sail, often in a routine or slow manner.
飞行器在指定空域进行巡航，监测天气变化
The aircraft cruises in the designated airspace to monitor weather changes.
9
to make a circuit or tour; to go the rounds
这支乐队将在全国巡回演出，为乐迷们带来精彩的表演。
The band will tour the country, bringing wonderful performances to their fans.
10
Patrolman; policeman (especially one on patrol)
一位巡警热心地为问路的游客指明了方向。
A patrolman kindly showed the way to a tourist who asked for directions.
11
A pilgrimage, or a tour/visit to historical or sacred sites, often for commemorative or special purposes.
她计划今年夏天去欧洲进行一次艺术巡礼，参观各大博物馆和画廊。
She plans to undertake an art tour of Europe this summer, visiting major museums and galleries.
12
to patrol; to go on patrol
保安人员每天晚上都会在小区里巡逻，确保居民的安全。
Security guards patrol the residential compound every night to ensure the safety of its residents.
13
to patrol and scout
护林员每天在森林里巡哨，确保没有火灾隐患。
Forest rangers patrol and reconnoiter the forest daily to ensure there are no fire hazards.
14
To make an inspection tour; to go around and inspect.
经理定期巡视工厂车间，确保生产顺利。
The manager regularly inspects the factory workshop to ensure smooth production.
15
to patrol or tour the heavens/sky
未来的智能无人机将能自主巡天，监测气候变化
Future intelligent drones will be able to autonomously traverse the heavens, monitoring climate change.
16
to patrol; to make a tour of inspection; perambulation
保安人员每天都会在小区内巡行，确保居民安全
Security personnel patrol the residential complex daily to ensure resident safety.
More words with 巡
- qūn逡xún巡hesitate, hold back
- jiǎo徼xún巡patrol, inspect
- suō梭xún巡patrol, cruise
- chū出xún巡go on tour, inspect
- xún巡luó逻duì队patrol, patrol team
- xún巡yóu游cruise, patrol
- xún巡shòu狩Imperial tour and hunt
- xún巡xìng幸imperial tour, royal progress
- xún巡yǎn演tour, concert tour
- huā花chē车xún巡yóu游Float parade, Parade
- qūn逡xún巡bù不qián前hesitate, hold back
- xún巡luó逻rén人yuán员Patrolman, Patroller
- xún巡xìng幸shí时during an imperial tour, on a royal visit
- chū出xún巡shí时on tour, during a royal procession
- xún巡yóu游shí时When cruising, During a cruise
- yì一xún巡jiǔ酒a round of drinks, one round of drinks
- xún巡shòu狩zhī之lǐ礼Imperial hunting ritual, Royal hunting ceremony
- hǎi海àn岸xún巡luó逻Coast patrol, Coastal patrol
- jiǔ酒guò过sān三xún巡After several rounds of drinks, When the wine has flowed freely
- xún巡luó逻rèn任wu务patrol mission, patrol duty
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Open the tool →Questions about 巡
What does 巡 mean in Chinese?
巡 (xún) means “To tour” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 巡?
巡 is pronounced xún in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 巡 have?
巡 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 巡?
巡 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 巛. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 巡?
The radical of 巡 is 巛, and 巡 is an ideographic compound.