玩

Learning Chinese: How to Say "Play" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 玩
Pinyin: wán
Pronunciation: wan2
English Translation: Play

Usage:

"玩 (wán)" is a versatile Chinese word that can mean "play," "have fun," or "do something for enjoyment." It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as:

• Playing games
• Engaging in recreational activities
• Having fun with friends
• Doing something for pleasure

Examples:

• Chinese: 我喜欢玩游戏。
  Pinyin: Wǒ xǐhuan wán yóuxì.
  English: I like to play games.
• Chinese: 我们去公园玩吧。
  Pinyin: Wǒmen qù gōngyuán wán ba.
  English: Let's go to the park to play.
• Chinese: 他正在玩手机。
  Pinyin: Tā zhèngzài wán shǒujī.
  English: He is playing on his phone.

Variations:

There are a few variations of "玩 (wán)" that you may encounter:

• 玩耍 (wánshuǎ): A more playful or childlike way to say "play."
• 娱乐 (yúlè): Refers to activities that are done for entertainment or enjoyment.
• 消遣 (xiāoqiàn): Similar to "entertainment," but often refers to activities that are done to pass the time.

Tips for Learning:

• Practice saying "玩 (wán)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
• Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "play" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
• Use "玩 (wán)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.

Additional Notes:

• "玩 (wán)" can also be used to mean "fool around" or "mess around."
• When used in the context of gambling, "玩 (wán)" means "to gamble."
• The phrase "好好玩 (hǎohǎo wán)" means "have a good time" or "enjoy yourself."