流落天涯 — “To be destitute and wander far from home”
流落天涯 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be destitute and wander far from home”. To be reduced to poverty and roam aimlessly; to lead a vagrant and difficult life. Literally, “drift and wander to the ends of the earth”.
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What does 流落天涯 mean?
流落天涯 (liú luò tiān yá) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be destitute and wander far from home”.
How do you pronounce 流落天涯?
流落天涯 is pronounced liú luò tiān yá in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 流落天涯 literally mean?
Literally, 流落天涯 means “drift and wander to the ends of the earth”. It is used to mean “to be destitute and wander far from home”.
What is the Chinese definition of 流落天涯?
天涯：天边，指极远的地方。穷困潦倒，到处漂泊。形容生活不安定，极为困苦。