Meaning
游客 refers to people who travel to visit places for leisure, sightseeing, or recreation. It combines 游 (to travel, roam) and 客 (guest, visitor), literally meaning 'traveling guest.' The term is commonly used in tourism contexts, at scenic spots, museums, and attractions.
Usage
This is the standard neutral term for tourists in modern Chinese. It's used in both spoken and written contexts, from casual conversation to official tourism reports. Native speakers use it to describe both domestic and international tourists. Common in phrases about tourism management, visitor numbers, and travel experiences.
Examples
- 01长城每年吸引数百万游客参观。.The Great Wall attracts millions of tourists to visit every year.
- 02景区里到处都是拍照的游客。.The scenic area is full of tourists taking photos everywhere.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个游客
- 位三位游客
- 批一批游客
Common collocations
- 游客中心visitor center
- 接待游客to receive tourists
- 吸引游客to attract tourists
- 大量游客large numbers of tourists
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 游 (originally meaning to swim, but extended to mean travel/roam) with 客 (guest). This compound emerged in modern Chinese to specifically describe people traveling for pleasure, distinguishing them from other types of travelers like business travelers (商务客).