Chinese Grammar Reference logo

    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'tourist' or 'visitor' with 游客 (yóukè)

    Topic & Focus

    Explanation

    The noun 游客 (yóukè) means 'tourist' or 'visitor.' It refers to someone who travels to or visits a place for leisure or sightseeing. It is commonly used when discussing tourism, attractions, and travel, such as 对游客开放 (open to visitors).

    Examples

    • 每年夏天都有很多游客来这里旅游。

      Měinián xiàtiān dōu yǒu hěn duō yóukè lái zhèlǐ lǚyóu.

      Every summer, many tourists come here to travel.

    • 这个景点对游客免费开放。

      Zhège jǐngdiǎn duì yóukè miǎnfèi kāifàng.

      This scenic spot is open to tourists free of charge.

    • 游客们纷纷拿出手机拍照。

      Yóukèmen fēnfēn ná chū shǒujī pāizhào.

      The tourists all took out their phones to take photos.

    Expressing 'tourist' or 'visitor' with 游客 (yóukè) | Chinese Grammar