geoi1 mou4 ding6 so2居無定所居无定所
Jyutpinggeoi1 mou4 ding6 so2
Yalegēui mòuh dihng só
Definition
To have no fixed residence; homeless or unsettled.
colloquialpeopleplaces
How it's used
Carry a slightly literary or formal tone despite its common use in descriptions of unstable living conditions. It is often used to describe people who are constantly traveling for work, backpackers, or those experiencing homelessness, rather than just someone who moves house frequently.
Examples
He moves house all the time, ending up with no fixed residence.
How can you find a job when you have no fixed residence like this?
Related words
Common phrases
living a life without a fixed residence
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Grammar guides
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