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遠
yuǎn
Description
"遠"用来说两个地方之间的路很长，去那里要花很多时间。
"遠" is used to say that the distance between two places is long and it takes a lot of time to get there.
它和"近"的意思相反。
It is the opposite in meaning to "近".
Meanings
遠yuǎn
far; distant in space
我家离学校很遠。
My home is far from the school.
遠yuǎn
distant in relationship or time
他是我的一个遠亲。
He is a distant relative of mine.
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Notes
- Nuance
遠 is the antonym of 近 (near); often used with 离 to express distance.
- Etymology
the 辶 (walk) radical relates the character to movement and travel.
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