ng5 wu4 sei3 hoi2五湖四海
Jyutpingng5 wu4 sei3 hoi2
Yaleńgh wùh sei hói
Definition
All corners of the land; different places of a country or the world.
colloquialpeopleplaces
How it's used
Emphasizes the diverse origins of a group of people rather than just the physical locations themselves. It carries a slightly literary or grand tone, often used to describe gatherings, communities, or the composition of a workforce. While it can refer to the whole world, it is frequently used to describe people from different provinces or regions within a country coming together.
Examples
They come from all over the place, so it is hard to coordinate a time.
The people here are from all over the world, you can hear every accent.
Related words
Common phrases
coming from all corners of the world
to make friends from all over the place
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Grammar guides
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