Definition
迁徙 (qiān xǐ) means 'to migrate' and is used for large-scale movement of animals (e.g., birds) or populations. It is more formal and specific than 迁移 (qiān yí), which can also apply to data or system migration. Unlike 迁 (qiān), which often refers to relocating a residence or office, 迁徙 emphasizes seasonal or mass movement.
verb
to migrateto move (from one place to another, often of animals or people)
Easily confused
- 前夕qián xīsound-alikethe eve of (a specific day)
Examples
- 迁徙。Zhèxiē hòuniǎo měinián dōngtiān dōu qiān xǐ dào wēnnuǎn de nánfāng.These migratory birds migrate to the warm south every winter.
- ，迁徙。Zài guòqù jǐ shí nián lǐ, dàliàng nóngcūn rénkǒu qiān xǐ dào chéngshì xúnzhǎo gōngzuò.Over the past few decades, a large number of rural people moved to cities looking for work.
- 迁徙。Zhè cì rénkǒu qiān xǐ duì guójiā de jīngjì chǎnshēng le zhòngdà yǐngxiǎng.This population migration had a major impact on the country's economy.
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