ReadWriteQuiz
Chinese dictionary
slbe a stranger in a new place; have neither friends nor relations―be away from all one's kin; find no kin to turn to
举目无亲的人只能四处游荡,露宿街头。
Those who do not have relatives to return to are left to wander the streets and sleep rough.
盘缠用尽了,他举目无亲,房东又天天催房租。
After using up all his money, he was in face of helplessness and the urge of his landlord for the rent without any relative living in the city every day.
如果我在这女孩长大成人前死去,她就会落到举目无亲的地步。
I were to die before the girl became a woman, she would be left entirely friendless.
Word usage
- Note"举目无亲" is used to describe the experience and feelings of being single in a foreign country.