Definition
千里迢迢 is a four-character idiom meaning 'from far away; over a long, hard journey'. The literal image is 'a thousand miles, far and distant'. It is often used as an adverb (to come or go from afar) or as a predicate modifier emphasizing the distance traveled. Unlike the English equivalent 'from afar', this phrase carries a tone of effort and persistence — the traveler has come a great distance, not just casually. Use it in contexts like visiting someone, bringing something, or showing up after a long trip.
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(idiom, adverb) from far awayover a longarduous distance
Examples
- 千里迢迢。Tā qiān lǐ tiáo tiáo de cóng Běijīng fēi dào Shànghǎi lái cānjiā péngyou de hūnlǐ.He flew all the way from Beijing to Shanghai to attend his friend's wedding.
- 千里迢迢，。Zhèxiē shuǐguǒ shì péngyou qiān lǐ tiáo tiáo dài lái de, fēicháng xīnxiān.These fruits were brought over a great distance by a friend; they are very fresh.
- 千里迢迢，！qiān lǐ tiáo tiáo gǎn lái, nǐmen xīnkǔ le!You've traveled a long way to get here — you must be exhausted!
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