Basic Meaning
v
The most basic and common meaning. It often refers to children's play or casual activities for enjoyment.
to play; to have fun
游戏,做某种游戏。
Words:
玩皮球玩弄玩火玩耍闹玩
Sentences:
- 孩子们在公园里开心地玩耍。The children are playing happily in the park.
- 周末我经常和朋友们一起玩。I often hang out and have fun with my friends on weekends.
v
Used for structured leisure activities like sports, games, or using devices. More formal than sense 1, e.g., 玩电脑 (use a computer for leisure).
to engage in (recreational activities)
做某种活动(多指文体活动)。
Words:
玩足球玩扑克玩电脑玩彩票玩牌
Sentences:
- 他每天晚上都会玩一会儿电脑游戏。He plays computer games for a while every evening.
- 周末我们经常去体育馆玩足球。We often go to the gymnasium to play soccer on weekends.
v
Often has a negative connotation of being cunning or deceptive, e.g., 玩手段 (to play tricks/manipulate).
to employ (tricks, methods); to play (games with someone)
耍弄或使用(某种手段、方法等)。
Words:
玩花招玩手段玩弄
Synonyms:
耍弄
Sentences:
- 小心那个人,他很喜欢玩弄手段。Be careful with that person; he likes to play tricks.
- 那个魔术师很会玩花招,观众都看呆了。That magician is very good at playing tricks; the audience was mesmerized.
v
Used in formal or negative contexts, implying disrespect or irresponsibility. 玩弄 can mean 'to toy with (someone's feelings)'. 玩忽职守 means 'to neglect one's duty'.
to treat with a frivolous attitude; to trifle with; to neglect
用不严肃的态度来对待;轻视;戏弄。
Words:
玩弄玩世不恭玩视玩忽职守藐玩
Sentences:
- 他因玩忽职守而被公司开除。He was fired by the company for dereliction of duty.
- 你不该拿别人的感情来玩,这是很不道德的行为。You shouldn't play with other people's feelings; that's very unethical.
v
Often used in contexts like sightseeing or appreciating art/objects. It implies a more deliberate, appreciative observation.
to appreciate; to enjoy the view; to savor
观赏;仔细品味。
Words:
游玩玩月游山玩水玩物丧志把玩
Synonyms:
赏
Sentences:
- 他们计划下个月去杭州游山玩水。They plan to go sightseeing in the mountains and rivers of Hangzhou next month.
- 爷爷喜欢静静地坐在那里把玩他的老物件。Grandpa likes to sit quietly there, savoring and appreciating his old objects.
n
Almost always appears as part of a compound noun, like 古玩 (antique).
curio; collectible; object for appreciation
供把玩、观赏的东西。
Words:
古玩珍玩文玩清玩器玩
Sentences:
- 那个博物馆有一个专门展示文玩的展厅。That museum has a special exhibition hall dedicated to displaying cultural collectibles.
- 我爷爷收藏了很多有趣的古玩。My grandpa has collected many interesting antiques.
Writing & Component
Radical王
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Stroke Count8
Strokes一一丨㇀一一丿乚
