Definition
过客 literally means 'a passing guest' but is almost always used metaphorically for someone who passes through your life briefly — a transient figure who comes and goes without leaving a lasting impact. It carries a poetic or philosophical tone, often implying impermanence and the fleeting nature of relationships or encounters.
n.
passerbytransient visitorsomeone who passes through briefly (often used metaphorically)
Examples
- 过客。Tā juéde zìjǐ zhǐshì tā shēngmìng zhōng de yí gè guō.He felt he was just a passing figure in her life.
- ，过客。Rénshēng jiù xiàng yì chǎng lǚxíng, hěnduō rén dōu shì guō.Life is like a journey; many people are just passersby.
- 过客。Bú yào wèile yí gè guō ér shāngxīn.Don't be sad over a transient visitor.
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