to be separated; to part (epistolary)
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to be separated; to be apart; to part from
literaryOriginally used in classical letter writing to indicate a long separation. Often followed by a time duration (e.g., 数载, 多年).
Kuí睽
wéi违
shù数
zǎi载
，
jìn近
kuàng况
rú如
hé何
？
We have been separated for several years; how have you been lately?
Zì自
bié别
hòu后
，
kuí睽
wéi违
yǐ已
jiǔ久
，
sī思
niàn念
shèn甚
qiè切
。
Since we parted, we have been apart for a long time, and I miss you dearly.
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Kuí睽
wéi违
duō多
nián年
，
jīn今
rì日
chóng重
féng逢
，
bù不
shèng胜
xīn欣
xǐ喜
。
Having been separated for many years, meeting again today brings me immense joy.