千里迢迢 (qiān lǐ tiáo tiáo) — (idiom, adverb) from far away; over a long, arduous distance
Definition
An idiom meaning 'from a great distance,' emphasizing how far and arduous the journey is. Often modifies a verb (e.g., 千里迢迢地赶来) to highlight the effort of traveling.
idiom
(idiom, adverb) from far awayover a longarduous distance
Examples
- 千里迢迢。Tā qiān lǐ tiáo tiáo dì cóng běi jīng fēi dào shàng hǎi lái cān jiā péng you de hūn lǐ.He flew all the way from Beijing to Shanghai to attend his friend's wedding.
- 千里迢迢，。Zhè xiē shuǐ guǒ shì péng you qiān lǐ tiáo tiáo dài lái de, fēi cháng xīn xiān.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, nǐ men xīn kǔ le!You've traveled a long way to get here — you must be exhausted!
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