người ở xa

/ŋɨəj ɔ˧˩˧ saː˧˧/
phraseIntermediate someone who lives far away
informal

A person who lives in a distant location, often used to refer to someone who is geographically separated from family, friends, or loved ones.

Em thường gọi điện cho người ở xa để cảm thấy gần gũi hơn.

She often calls the person who lives far away to feel closer.

Người ở xa luôn là một phần trong tâm trí của anh.

The person who lives far away is always in his mind.

💡

This phrase is commonly used to express longing or connection with someone who is physically distant.

Collocations

nhớ người ở xamiss someone who lives far awaygửi tin nhắn cho người ở xasend a message to someone who lives far away

Related Phrases

nhớ nhàphrase
to miss home
giữ liên lạcphrase
to keep in touch

💡Pro Tip

Emotional Context

This phrase is often used to express feelings of longing or connection with someone who is physically distant.

Gold Rule

Usage in Sentences

Use 'người ở xa' to refer to someone who lives far away, often in emotional or nostalgic contexts.

📖Word Origin

Composed of 'người' (person) + 'ở' (to live) + 'xa' (far), literally meaning 'person who lives far.'

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in emotional contexts, such as expressing homesickness or longing for someone who is not nearby.

Word Breakdown

người
person
root
+
to live
root
+
xa
far
root
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