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遥远
yáoyuǎn
Description
"遥远"的意思是很远，可以说地方很远，也可以说时间离现在很久。
"遥远" means very far; it can refer to a place being far away or a time long ago.
这个词常用在书里，说话时也可以用。
This word is often used in books but can also be used in speech.
Meanings
遥远yáoyuǎn
far away; distant (in space or time)
他住在一个遥远的地方。
He lives in a distant place.
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Notes
- Nuance
遥远 is more literary and emphasizes great distance, while 远 is the everyday word.
- Etymology
遥 (far) + 远 (distant), two near-synonyms combined for emphasis.
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