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故里
gùlǐ
Description
“故里”指一个人出生和长大的地方，也就是他的老家。
"故里" refers to the place where a person was born and raised, that is, their hometown.
这个词比较文雅，常常用在书里或者带着感情说自己想家的时候。
This word is quite elegant and is often used in books or when emotionally expressing homesickness.
Meanings
故里gùlǐ
hometown; one's native place
他离开故里已经很多年了。
He has been away from his hometown for many years.
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Notes
- Etymology
故 means 'old/former' + 里 means 'village/neighborhood', literally 'old village'.
- Nuance
more literary and emotional than everyday 老家; common in writing.
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