Definition
离去 is a formal or literary synonym for 离开 'to leave'. You'll see it more often in written narratives, news reports, or poetic contexts than in casual conversation. Compared to 离开, it carries a slightly more solemn or final tone — think 'depart' vs 'go away' in English.
v.
to departto leave (formal/literary)
Examples
- 离去，。Tā qiāoqiāo de lí qù le, méiyǒu gēn rènhé rén gàobié.He left quietly without saying goodbye to anyone.
- ，离去。Lièchē huǎnhuǎn qǐdòng, xiàng yuǎnfāng lí qù.The train slowly started and departed into the distance.
- ，离去。Suìyuè wúqíng, qīngchūn zhōngjiāng lí qù.Time is merciless; youth will eventually depart.
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