find shelter; lodge; settle
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to find shelter in; to lodge in; to make one's home in
Often used to describe finding a temporary place to live or work, sometimes implying dependence on others. Can carry a slightly literary or formal tone.
Tā他
zài在
zhè这
ge个
chéng城
shì市
tuō托
shēn身
yú于
péng朋
you友
jiā家
zhōng中
。
He is staying at a friend's house in this city.
Xiǎo小
niǎo鸟
zài在
wū屋
yán檐
xià下
tuō托
shēn身
，
duǒ躲
bì避
fēng风
yǔ雨
。
The little bird took shelter under the eaves to avoid the wind and rain.
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Tā他
sì四
chù处
piāo漂
bó泊
，
wú无
chù处
tuō托
shēn身
。
He wandered everywhere with nowhere to stay.
Zhè这
shì是
tā他
de的
tuō托
shēn身
zhī之
chù处
。
This is the place where he lodges.