lau4 lei4 sat1 so2流離失所流离失所
Jyutpinglau4 lei4 sat1 so2
Yalelàuh lèih sāt só
Definition
To become homeless and displaced due to disaster or war.
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How it's used
This is a formal idiom used to describe the severe state of being displaced by catastrophe or conflict. It carries a heavy, somber tone and is typically reserved for news reports, documentaries, or serious discussions about humanitarian crises. Unlike everyday descriptions of moving house, it implies a total loss of shelter and stability.
Examples
War has left many people destitute and homeless, it is truly tragic.
Related words
Common phrases
to result in homelessness
to cause displacement
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Grammar guides
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