cong2 gong1 wu4闖江湖闯江湖

Jyutpingcong2 gong1 wu4

Yalechóng gōng wùh

Definition

To wander from place to place to make a living.

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How it's used

Carries a strong sense of adventure and independence, often implying that someone is leaving the safety of their home to face the challenges of the real world. It is frequently used to describe someone who is street-smart or has gained wisdom through diverse life experiences. While it can refer to literal traveling, it is often used metaphorically for starting a career or navigating complex social environments.

Examples

keoi5佢hau6後saang1生go2嗰zan6陣seng4成jat6日cong2闖gong1江wu4湖，gin3見sik1識hou2好do1多。

He wandered around making a living when he was young and saw a lot of the world.

nei5你gam3咁sai3細go3個zau6就soeng2想ceot1出heoi3去cong2闖gong1江wu4湖aa4呀？

You want to go out and make your own way in the world at such a young age?

Common phrases

ceot1出lai4嚟cong2闖gong1江wu4湖

to go out into the world to make a living

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe simple travel or tourism, as it specifically implies the struggle and effort of making a living or surviving in a harsh environment.