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    Expressing a journey with 之行 (zhī xíng)

    Direction & Movement

    Structure

    Destination / Description + 之行

    Explanation

    之行 (zhī xíng) is a formal expression meaning "a trip to" or "a journey of." It is placed after a destination or descriptive phrase to name or characterize a trip, commonly seen in news and formal writing.

    Examples

    • 总统的欧洲之行引起了广泛关注。

      Zǒngtǒng de Ōuzhōu zhī xíng yǐnqǐ le guǎngfàn guānzhù.

      The president's trip to Europe attracted widespread attention.

    • 这次西藏之行让我终生难忘。

      Zhè cì Xīzàng zhī xíng ràng wǒ zhōngshēng nánwàng.

      This trip to Tibet left me with unforgettable memories for life.

    • 代表团的亚洲之行将持续两周。

      Dàibiǎotuán de Yàzhōu zhī xíng jiāng chíxù liǎng zhōu.

      The delegation's trip to Asia will last two weeks.

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