ji4 geoi1移居
Jyutpingji4 geoi1
Yaleyìh gēui
Definition
To move one's residence; to migrate, emigrate, or relocate to another place or region.
neutralpeopleplaces
How it's used
Focuses on the act of relocating one's residence to a different city or country for a long-term period. Unlike 搬屋, which usually refers to moving house within the same city, 移居 implies a significant change in environment or jurisdiction. It is often used in the context of immigration or long-term expatriation.
Examples
Their whole family has moved to the UK.
When are you planning to move to another place?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 搬屋, which is for moving to a new home nearby. Using 移居 for moving to a new apartment in the same district sounds overly formal and slightly strange to native speakers.
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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.
