Chinese
yuǎn
Meaning: far; distant
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

遠
远

Example sentences

My house is far from the school.
這門炮的射程很遠。
这门炮的射程很远。
This cannon has a very long range.
父母在,不遠遊。
父母在,不远游。
While one's parents are alive, one should not travel far.
即使朋友遠在天涯,他們仍然保持聯絡。
即使朋友远在天涯,他们仍然保持联络。
Even though their friend was far away at the ends of the earth, they still kept in touch.
他雖然遠在他鄉,但仍然與故鄉親友保持緊密的連繫。
他虽然远在他乡,但仍然与故乡亲友保持紧密的连系。
Although he is far away in a foreign land, he still maintains close contact with his hometown friends and relatives.
這種導彈的射程非常遠。
这种导弹的射程非常远。
The range of this type of missile is very far.
沒想到在這麼遠的地方還能碰上熟人。
没想到在这么远的地方还能碰上熟人。
I didn't expect to run into someone I know in such a far-away place.

Usage Notes

Refers to a large distance in space or time. Opposite of 'near' (近).

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