背井离乡离乡背井bèi jǐng lí xiāngbe away from home; be forced to abandon one’s home; leave one's native place (esp. against one’s will)
❍ 多少人家破人亡，多少人～。(《东方红》朗诵词25) Millions lose their dear ones; millions are forced to abandon their homes!/大娘子不在了，～的，谁照顾您呢？(田汉《关汉卿》) Mistress Guan is no longer living. Who is going to take care of you while you’re so far away from home. 背井离乡bèi jǐnɡ lí xiānɡ井：家乡。离开家乡，到外地去。 leave one’s native place, be away from home, abandon one’s home |