ping4 zung1萍蹤萍踪
Jyutpingping4 zung1
Yalepìhng jūng
Definition
The tracks or whereabouts of a wanderer.
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How it's used
Literary in origin, this term is rarely used in casual daily speech and carries a poetic, slightly melancholic tone. It evokes the image of duckweed floating on water, suggesting a life without a fixed home or destination. When used, it often implies a sense of mystery or unpredictability regarding someone's whereabouts.
Examples
He has been wandering around these few years, it is hard to find him.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common verb, but it is a noun phrase describing a state of being. It is not used to describe simple travel or commuting, but rather a nomadic or transient lifestyle.
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Grammar guides
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