set out; commence a journey
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesverb
to set out; to embark on a journey; to depart
literaryA classical/literary term, rarely used in modern spoken language. Often implies a formal or purposeful departure for a journey or official assignment.
Shǐ使
zhě者
yǐ已
shù束
zhuāng装
jiù就
dào道
，
bù不
rì日
kě可
zhì至
jīng京
chéng城
。
The envoy has packed and set out; he will reach the capital within days.
Jiē接
dào到
diào调
lìng令
，
tā他
lì立
jí即
jiù就
dào道
，
bù不
gǎn敢
yǒu有
sī丝
háo毫
dān耽
gē搁
。
Upon receiving the transfer order, he set out immediately, not daring to delay in the slightest.
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Cuī催
tā他
xùn迅
sù速
jiù就
dào道
de的
shū书
xìn信
yǐ已
jīng经
fā发
chū出
。
A letter urging him to depart immediately has been sent.
Jiàng将
shì士
men们
tiān天
liàng亮
jiù就
dào道
，
bēn奔
fù赴
qián前
xiàn线
。
The soldiers set out at dawn, heading for the front line.
Cǐ此
qù去
shān山
gāo高
lù路
yuǎn远
，
wàng望
jūn君
yī一
lù路
zhēn珍
zhòng重
，
zǎo早
rì日
jiù就
dào道
。
The journey ahead is long and arduous; I hope you will take care and set out early.