颠沛流离 Wandering and suffering
Explanation
形容生活艰难，四处流浪。由于灾荒或战乱而流转离散。颠沛：跌倒，比喻穷困，受挫折；流离：浪落。
Describes a life of hardship and constant wandering. Caused by famine or war, displaced people who scatter. 颠沛 (diān pèi): To fall, figuratively poverty and setbacks; 流离 (liú lí): To wander, roam.
Origin Story
战乱年代，小女孩梅子与家人被迫逃离家乡。他们一路颠沛流离，饱受饥寒。梅子小小的肩膀扛起了家庭的重担，她学会了坚强，也学会了在逆境中寻找希望。经历了无数次的逃亡，他们最终在一个偏僻的小山村安顿下来。虽然生活依旧贫困，但梅子心中充满了希望，她相信，只要一家人在一起，就一定能够战胜一切困难。
In times of war, the little girl Meizi and her family were forced to flee their hometown. Along the way, they suffered hunger and cold. Meizi's small shoulders carried the burden of the family. She learned to be strong and to find hope in adversity. After countless escapes, they finally settled in a remote mountain village. Although life was still poor, Meizi's heart was full of hope. She believed that as long as the family was together, they could overcome all difficulties.
Usage
用于形容人生活艰难，四处漂泊的处境。多用于书面语中。
Used to describe the difficult situation of a person who is in need and wandering. Mostly used in written language.
Examples
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他颠沛流离多年，饱经沧桑。
ta dianpei liuli duonian, baojing cangsang.
He has been wandering and suffering for many years.
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战乱时期，百姓颠沛流离，流离失所。
zhanluan shiqi, baixing dianpei liuli, liuli shisu.
During wartime, people were displaced and wandering..