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漂泊无定 — “To drift from place to place”

漂泊无定 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to drift from place to place”. To lead a wandering or unsettled life; to be without a fixed abode. Literally, “Drifting without a fixed abode”.

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漂泊无定 Pronunciation and Pinyin

漂泊无定 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
漂
piāo14float, bleach, rinse, beautiful
泊
bó8moor, anchor, stay
无
wú4without, not having
定
dìng8fix, decide, or stabilize

Example Sentence with 漂泊无定

他年轻时为了追求梦想,过着漂泊无定的生活。
In his youth, he led a wandering and unsettled life in pursuit of his dreams.

Idioms Related to 漂泊无定

Synonyms of 漂泊无定

  • jū居wú无dìng定suǒ所homeless, no fixed abode

Antonyms of 漂泊无定

  • ān安jiā家lì立yè业settle down, establish a home and career
  • ān安jū居lè乐yè业live and work in peace and contentment

More idioms starting with 漂

  • piāo漂mǔ母jìn进fàn饭Washerwoman's selfless act of kindness
  • piāo漂fú浮bù不dìng定drifting aimlessly and unsettled
  • piāo漂piāo漂liàng亮liàng亮pretty and neat
  • piāo漂péng蓬duàn断gěng梗to live a wandering rootless life
  • piāo漂líng零péng蓬duàn断Drifting like a broken tumbleweed

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Questions about 漂泊无定

What does 漂泊无定 mean?

漂泊无定 (piāo bó wú dìng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to drift from place to place”.

How do you pronounce 漂泊无定?

漂泊无定 is pronounced piāo bó wú dìng in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 漂泊无定 literally mean?

Literally, 漂泊无定 means “Drifting without a fixed abode”. It is used to mean “to drift from place to place”.

What is the Chinese definition of 漂泊无定?

飘泊:随水漂流或停留。随水飘流到哪里就停在哪里,没有一定的方向。比喻为了生活而四处奔走,生活不安定。

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