迁徙

遷徙
qiānxǐ
verb #15,796

Meanings

  1. 1 to migrate
  2. 2 to move
  3. 3 migration

Examples

HSK 7-9
Měinián qiūtiān, hòuniǎo huì xiàng nánfāng qiānxǐ.
Every autumn, migratory birds migrate south.
HSK 7-9
Gǔdài Zhōngguórén jīngcháng yīn zhànluàn ér bèipò qiānxǐ.
Ancient Chinese people were often forced to migrate due to wars.

Tips

usage
迁徙 is used for large-scale movements - bird migration, population displacement, nomadic movement. For simply moving house, use 搬家. For relocating to another city, 迁居 is more appropriate.

Stroke Order

qiān