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    Using 观光 (guānguāng) to mean "sightseeing"

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    Structure

    观光 + Noun

    Explanation

    观光 (guānguāng) means "sightseeing" or "tourism." It combines 观 (to view) and 光 (scenery/light) and is used as both a noun and a modifier. Common phrases include 观光旅游 (sightseeing tour) and 观光客 (tourist).

    Examples

    • 这座城市有很多观光景点。

      Zhè zuò chéngshì yǒu hěn duō guānguāng jǐngdiǎn.

      This city has many tourist attractions.

    • 我们参加了一个观光旅游团。

      Wǒmen cānjiā le yí ge guānguāng lǚyóutuán.

      We joined a sightseeing tour group.

    • 每年都有大量观光客来这里游览。

      Měi nián dōu yǒu dàliàng guānguāngkè lái zhèlǐ yóulǎn.

      Every year a large number of tourists come here to visit.

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