跋涉 (bá shè) — to make an arduous journey (esp. on foot); to trudge; to trek

Definition

A formal/literary verb meaning to trudge or trek through a long, physically demanding journey — usually on foot over rough terrain. The object is typically a route or location (长途跋涉, 跋涉了三天), not a destination verb.

verb
to make an arduous journey (esp. on foot)to trudgeto trek

Examples

  • 跋涉
    Tā men bá shè le sān tiān cái dào dá mù dì dì.
    They trudged for three days before reaching their destination.
  • Jīng guò cháng tú bá shè, tā zhōng yú huí dào jiā xiāng.
    After a long and arduous journey, he finally returned to his hometown.
  • 跋涉
    Zài shā mò zhōng bá shè fēi cháng xīn kǔ.
    Trekking through the desert is very tough.

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