Definition
幽居 is a literary verb meaning 'to live in seclusion' — it is similar to 隐居 but more poetic and less common in everyday speech. It can also function as a noun ('a secluded dwelling'), but this entry covers the verb usage.
v.
to live in seclusionto retire to a quiet life
Examples
- 幽居。Tā juédìng zài shān zhōng yōu jū.He decided to live in seclusion in the mountains.
- ，幽居。Tuìxiū hòu, lǎorén xuǎnzé le yōu jū.After retiring, the old man chose to live in seclusion.
- 幽居。Tā xǐhuān yuǎnlí chéngshì yōu jū.She prefers to live in seclusion away from the city.
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