jyun5 fu6遠赴远赴
Jyutpingjyun5 fu6
Yaleyúhn fuh
Definition
To travel to a distant place.
writtentravel
How it's used
This term is formal and carries a sense of significant distance or a serious purpose behind the journey. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation about simple trips like going to the supermarket or a nearby district. You will most commonly encounter it in news reports, formal writing, or when describing someone embarking on a major life change.
Examples
He decided to travel far away to study abroad.
Are you really going to travel deep into the mountains to practice?
Related words
Common phrases
to travel across the ocean
to travel far away overseas
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this for any travel, but it is reserved for long distances or journeys with a specific, often weighty, objective. Avoid using it for short trips or casual outings.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
