Definition
侨 is a bound form (b.f.) that appears as a morpheme in compounds related to living abroad or being away from one's native land. It is not used as a standalone word; you will encounter it in words like 华侨 (overseas Chinese), 侨居 (to reside abroad), and 侨民 (expatriate).
b.f.
bound form meaning 'living abroad' or 'overseas'
Examples
- 。Hěn duō huáqiáo shēnghuó zài dōngnányà.Many overseas Chinese live in Southeast Asia.
- 。Tā céng zài guówài qiáo jū duō nián.He lived abroad for many years.
- 。Zhège chéngshì yǒu hěn duō qiáo mín.This city has many expatriates.
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