No. 6,870 in Chinese
游子
"游子" refers to a person who is traveling or living away from home, often evoking feelings of longing or nostalgia.
In a sentence
游子离家多年，思乡情切。
The wanderer has been away from home for many years, deeply longing for home.
Here, '游子' describes someone who has been away from their hometown for an extended period and expresses feelings of nostalgia.
每逢佳节倍思亲，游子心中充满感慨。
During every festive season, wanderers feel doubled nostalgia for their families, feeling emotional.
In this context, '游子' refers to individuals who are away from their families, typically returning home only during celebrations or holidays, emphasizing their emotional plight.
作为一名游子，他在外努力奋斗以实现自己的梦想。
As a wanderer, he works hard outside to achieve his dreams.
In this sentence, '游子' serves as a self-identifier for someone living away from home, focusing on their perseverance in goal achievement while being distant.
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