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    Expressing "to play" with 玩 (wán)

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    Structure

    去 + Place + 玩 / 玩 + Object

    Explanation

    玩 (wán) means "to play" or "to have fun" and is a common verb used to describe recreational activities. It can be used with or without a direct object — 玩游戏 (play games) or 去玩 (go have fun). It is one of the most frequently used verbs in everyday Chinese.

    Examples

    • 周末我们一起去玩吧。

      Zhōumò wǒmen yīqǐ qù wán ba.

      Let's go out and have fun together this weekend.

    • 孩子们在外面玩游戏。

      Háizimen zài wàimiàn wán yóuxì.

      The children are playing games outside.

    • 你平时喜欢玩什么？

      Nǐ píngshí xǐhuān wán shénme?

      What do you usually like to do for fun?

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