Definition
栖身 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to stay temporarily' or 'to lodge', often in a humble or makeshift place. It can be split by inserting particles like 了 or 过 between the syllables — for example, 栖过身 ('have stayed temporarily'). The object or location is usually introduced by 在 or 于, not placed directly after the verb.
v.o.
to stay temporarilyto lodgeto take shelter (often in a humble or makeshift place)
Examples
- 栖身。Tā céng zài shāndòng lǐ qī shēn.He once stayed temporarily in a cave.
- 。Tā zài zhège chéngshì qī guò shēn.He has stayed temporarily in this city.
- 栖身。Xǔduō nànmín wúchù qī shēn.Many refugees have nowhere to take shelter.
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