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    Expressing 'to trudge' or 'to trek' with 跋涉 (báshè)

    Direction & Movement
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 在 + Place + 中 + 跋涉

    Explanation

    The verb 跋涉 (báshè) means 'to trudge,' 'to trek,' or 'to travel over difficult terrain.' It implies a long, arduous journey through challenging conditions. It is a literary word that conveys effort and endurance during travel.

    Examples

    • 他们在山里跋涉了整整三天。

      Tāmen zài shān lǐ báshè le zhěngzhěng sān tiān.

      They trekked through the mountains for three full days.

    • 经过长途跋涉,探险队终于到达了目的地。

      Jīngguò chángtú báshè, tànxiǎnduì zhōngyú dàodá le mùdìdì.

      After a long trek, the expedition team finally reached their destination.

    • 冒着大雨跋涉了几个小时,大家都累坏了。

      Mào zhe dàyǔ báshè le jǐ gè xiǎoshí, dàjiā dōu lèi huài le.

      After trekking for hours in heavy rain, everyone was exhausted.

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