万里迢迢 thousands of miles away
Explanation
形容路程很遥远，多用于描写远行。
Describes a very long journey, often used to describe a long journey.
Origin Story
在古代，人们交通不便，出行只能靠步行或骑马，长途跋涉需要耗费大量时间和精力。因此，人们对于远行都充满了敬畏，会用“万里迢迢”来形容那些远道而来的客人，表达对他们辛苦路途的理解和尊重。传说，唐朝诗人李白游历四方，留下了许多脍炙人口的诗篇。一次，他从家乡四川出发，前往长安，沿途经过了许多名山大川，经历了许多风风雨雨，终于抵达了目的地。在长安，他结识了许多文人墨客，也留下了许多经典诗篇。后来，他再次离开长安，前往江南，又创作了大量的诗歌。李白一生游历四方，留下了许多脍炙人口的诗篇，也留下了许多关于他“万里迢迢”的传说。
In ancient times, transportation was inconvenient, people could only travel by walking or riding horses, and long journeys took a lot of time and energy. Therefore, people were in awe of long journeys and used the phrase “万里迢迢” (wàn lǐ tiáo tiáo) to describe those who came from afar, expressing their understanding and respect for their arduous journey. Legend has it that Li Bai, a poet of the Tang dynasty, traveled all over the country, leaving behind many well-known poems. Once, he left his hometown of Sichuan and went to Chang'an. Along the way, he passed through many famous mountains and rivers, and experienced many storms. Finally, he reached his destination. In Chang'an, he met many literati and left behind many classic poems. Later, he left Chang'an again and went to Jiangnan, where he created a large number of poems. Li Bai traveled all over the country in his lifetime, leaving behind many well-known poems and also many legends about his “万里迢迢” (wàn lǐ tiáo tiáo) travels.
Usage
形容路途遥远，多用于描写远行。
Describes a very long journey, often used to describe a long journey.
Examples
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他为了寻找失散多年的亲人，万里迢迢地从家乡赶到了这座城市。
ta wei le xun zhao shi san duo nian de qin ren, wan li tiao tiao di cong jia xiang gan dao le zhe zuo cheng shi.
He traveled thousands of miles from his hometown to this city in search of his long-lost relatives.
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她为了参加这场比赛，万里迢迢地从国外赶回国内。
ta wei le can jia zhe chang bi sai, wan li tiao tiao di cong guo wai gan hui guo nei
She traveled thousands of miles from abroad back to her home country to participate in this competition.