No. 5,369 in Chinese
他乡
"他乡" means "another place" or "a foreign land."
In a sentence
他乡是如此的陌生，我在努力适应新的生活。
A foreign land feels so unfamiliar; I am working hard to adapt to the new life.
In this sentence, '他乡' is used to describe a place that is foreign or unfamiliar compared to one's homeland, emphasizing the speaker's emotional response to being in such a location.
在他乡，我发现了自己真正的兴趣和方向。
In a foreign land, I discovered my true interests and direction.
Here, '他乡' refers to a location away from one's origin, highlighting personal growth and discovery during their time there.
许多人在他乡努力工作以支持他们的家人。
Many people work hard in foreign lands to support their families.
In this instance, '他乡' is used to denote a place where someone has traveled or relocated to, often for economic or social reasons away from their homeland.
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