僑

A phono-semantic compound:

人 (person) — semantic component, indicating a human subject

喬 (high, lofty) — phonetic component supplying the sound (교 / qiáo)

The original sense suggests a person living apart or elevated from their native place, which developed into the idea of temporary residence abroad.

Semantic development:

- temporary resident — someone staying away from home

- dependent lodging — living on others’ land or support

- diaspora identity — overseas nationals as a social group

Common compounds:

교민 (僑民) — expatriates; overseas nationals

화교 (華僑) — overseas Chinese

교거 (僑居) — living abroad

교향 (僑鄕) — homeland of overseas residents

In Korean, the gloss 더부살이 emphasizes “living away from home / living dependently elsewhere.”

Related characters:

移 — to move; to migrate

民 — people; citizens

住 — to reside; to live

居 — to dwell

寄 — to lodge; to live temporarily

Among these, 僑 emphasizes living outside one’s homeland, often with a sense of temporary or non-native residence.