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远
yuǎn
Description
"远"的意思是两个地方之间的距离很大，跟"近"相反。
"远" means that the distance between two places is large, opposite to "近".
我们可以说路很远，也可以说两个人的关系很远。
We can say the road is very 远, or that the relationship between two people is very 远.
Meanings
远yuǎn
far; distant in space or time
我家离学校很远。
My home is far from school.
远yuǎn
by far; greatly (in degree)
这本书远比那本好。
This book is much better than that one.
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Notes
- Nuance
远 is the direct antonym of 近 (near); often paired with 离 to state distance.
- Etymology
originally a walking radical 辶 plus 元, suggesting travelling a long way.
In videos
“此情远比金还贵”
“不是很远。”
“然后我们来的店呢其实在二环内离回访很远”
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