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Definition
A traveler or migrant residing far away from home.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong literary and sentimental tone, often evoking a sense of nostalgia or loneliness. It is rarely used in casual, everyday speech to describe someone simply living abroad for work or study. Instead, it is commonly found in poetry, song lyrics, or formal writing to emphasize the emotional weight of being separated from one's roots.
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He has been a wanderer for many years and misses home very much.
When will you finally end your life as a wanderer and come back?
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
