浏览 (liú lǎn) is a verb meaning 'to browse' — especially information, web pages, documents, or digital content quickly and casually, without deep reading or commitment. The character 浏 (liú) originally means 'to flow' or 'to move smoothly', suggesting movement across content; 览 (lǎn) means 'to view' or 'to inspect', emphasizing visual scanning. Together, they convey the idea of moving one’s eyes smoothly over material to get a general sense — like skimming a news feed or scrolling through a website.

This word is commonly used in digital contexts (e.g., browsing websites, apps, or social media), but also applies to physical materials like magazines, catalogs, or exhibition displays. It implies light, selective attention rather than thorough study. While it can be used transitively (e.g., 浏览网页), it often appears with objects indicating scope or purpose, such as '...一下' (a quick browse) or '...内容' (the content browsed). It's neutral in register and widely appropriate in both spoken and written Chinese.