Definition
乔迁 is a formal fixed expression used to congratulate someone on moving to a new home or receiving a job promotion. It originates from the idiom 乔迁之喜 (joy of moving to a better place). You'll see it in written congratulations, greeting cards, or formal speech — it's not used in casual conversation. The word itself can also refer to the move or promotion itself in a polite context.
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(formal set phrase) congratulations on moving to a better job or residencea move or promotion (polite reference)
Examples
- 乔迁，。Gōngxǐ nín qiáo qiān xīnjū, zhù nín shēnghuó yúkuài.Congratulations on your new home; I wish you a happy life.
- ，乔迁。Tā shēngzhí le, tóngshìmen fēnfēn sòng shàng qiáo qiān zhùfú.He got a promotion, and his colleagues sent him congratulations on his move.
- ，。Shōu dào péngyou de qiáo qiān zhī xǐ qǐngtiě, wǒ zhēn tì tā gāoxìng.I received a housewarming invitation from a friend; I'm really happy for him.
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