cong2 dong6闖蕩闯荡
Jyutpingcong2 dong6
Yalechóng dohng
Definition
To leave one's home or familiar environment to explore and make a living in the wider world.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Carries a sense of romanticized adventure or the grit required to survive independently in a harsh, unfamiliar environment. It often implies a period of life spent gaining life experience through trial and error rather than just traveling for leisure. It is frequently used to describe someone leaving their hometown to seek success in a big city.
Examples
He liked to wander and explore when he was young.
When do you plan to head out and make your own way in the world?
Related words
Common phrases
to make one's way in the world
to venture out alone
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simple travel or tourism. It specifically emphasizes the struggle, independence, and the process of forging one's own path, whereas travelling is usually for enjoyment.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
