kiu4 geoi1僑居侨居
Jyutpingkiu4 geoi1
Yalekìuh gēui
Definition
To live abroad as an emigrant or expatriate.
neutralpeopleplaces
How it's used
Focuses on the status of being a foreigner or expatriate in a host country rather than simply moving house. It carries a slightly formal or literary tone compared to everyday verbs like 住 or 搬去. You will often see it used in news reports or formal biographies to describe someone who has established a life in a foreign land.
Examples
Their whole family has been living abroad in the UK for many years.
Are you planning to live abroad long-term?
Related words
Common phrases
long-term residence abroad
living abroad overseas
Common mistake
Avoid using this for short-term stays like holidays or business trips. It implies a semi-permanent or long-term residence where the person retains their original nationality or identity as an outsider.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
