wander as a monk; Miao courtship custom
Meanings
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to wander from place to place; to roam (of monks)
Refers specifically to itinerant monks or priests who travel from temple to temple without a fixed residence.
When he was young, he was an itinerant monk who traveled through more than half of China.
Itinerant monks usually live by begging for alms.
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This Taoist priest has wandered for many years and is widely experienced.
verb
to engage in courtship social activities (traditional Miao ethnic custom)
Specific to Miao culture. Young men and women gather during festivals or leisure time to sing antiphonal songs, converse, and exchange tokens as part of mate selection.
During festivals, young Miao men and women look for partners through courtship socializing.
Courtship socializing usually takes place in the village's courtship grounds, where young people sing antiphonally and chat.
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This courtship custom is an important part of Miao traditional culture.