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距离

jùlí

Description

"距离"是指两个地方或两个东西中间隔开的空间。

"距离" refers to the space between two places or two things.

它也可以说人和人之间的感情不太近。

It can also describe the emotional distance between people.

Meanings

距离jùlí

distance; space between two points

我家离学校的距离很近。

My home is very close to the school.

距离jùlí

to be apart from; be at a distance from

现在距离考试还有三天。

There are three days left until the exam.

距离jùlí

emotional or figurative gap between people

他们之间有一点距离。

There is a bit of distance between them.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    距 (be apart from) + 离 (separate from), both meaning distance.

  • Nuance

    as a verb it often marks time/space remaining until an event.

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