飘洋过海 (piāo yáng guò hǎi) — to travel across the seas; to go on a long overseas journey
Definition
A vivid chengyu-style verb meaning to travel across the ocean, often for a distant goal like studying or working abroad. Suggests a long, purposeful journey rather than casual travel.
verb
to travel across the seasto go on a long overseas journey
Examples
- 飘洋过海。Tā nián qīng shí jué dìng piāo yáng guò hǎi qù liú xué.When he was young, he decided to go overseas to study.
- ，飘洋过海。Wèi le shí xiàn mèng xiǎng, tā men bú pà piāo yáng guò hǎi.To realize their dreams, they are not afraid to travel across the seas.
- 飘洋过海，。Nà sōu chuán piāo yáng guò hǎi, zhōng yú dào dá le bǐ àn.That ship crossed the ocean and finally reached the other shore.
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