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距离
jùlí
Description
“距离”是指两个地方或两个东西之间有多远。
"距离" refers to how far apart two places or things are.
它也可以用来说人和人之间感情上的远近。
It can also describe emotional distance between people.
Meanings
距离jùlí
distance between two places or things
我家离学校的距离不远。
My home is not far from the school.
距离jùlí
to be away from; be apart from
现在距离考试还有三天。
There are three days left until the exam.
距离jùlí
gap or difference between people or ideas
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) + 离 (leave, separate), together meaning the space between.
- Nuance
as a verb 距离 means 'be away from,' often used for time or space before an event.
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