sojourn; be a guest
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to sojourn; to live temporarily away from home
literaryLiterary usage emphasizing temporary residence in a foreign land or away from one's hometown. Often appears in the phrase '做客他乡'.
He sojourned in the capital for many years, composing numerous poems.
This wanderer was always sojourning abroad, rarely returning to his hometown.
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During my days sojourning in a foreign land, I often thought of my mother's cooking.
Ancient literati often sojourned among mountains and waters, seeking creative inspiration.
He bid farewell to his hometown and went to distant places to sojourn and make a living.
verb
to be a guest; to visit someone's home
Common modern usage referring to visiting others as a guest, often implying social etiquette and temporary presence as opposed to being the host.
Let's go visit our teacher's home together this weekend.
When visiting someone's home as a guest, remember to bring a gift.
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They warmly entertained the relatives and friends who came to visit.
One should have good manners when being a guest and not walk around casually.
I haven't visited my uncle's house for a long time.