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远

yuǎn

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"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.

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