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不远
bùyuǎn
Description
"不远"的意思是距离不长，很近。
"不远" means the distance is not long, very close.
我们常常说"离这儿不远"，表示地方很近，走一会儿就到了。
We often say "离这儿不远" to indicate a place is close and can be reached after a short walk.
Meanings
不远bùyuǎn
not far; close by (in distance)
学校离我家不远。
The school is not far from my home.
不远bùyuǎn
not far off (in time); soon
考试的日子已经不远了。
The exam day is approaching.
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Notes
- Etymology
不 (not) + 远 (far), a simple negation forming "not far".
- Nuance
can describe both physical distance and time; 附近 is only about place.
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