Chinese
yáoyuǎn
Meaning: remote; faraway; distant
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

遙遠
遙
遠
遥远
遥
远

Example sentences

His hometown is in a remote mountainous area.
他來自一個遙遠的國度。
他来自一个遥远的国度。
He comes from a distant country.
學生用望遠鏡觀察遙遠的天體。
学生用望远镜观察遥远的天体。
The students used a telescope to observe distant celestial bodies.
我們在遙遠的路途中遇到了許多志同道合的朋友。
我们在遥远的路途中遇到了许多志同道合的朋友。
We met many like-minded friends on the long journey.
夕陽在遙遠的天際緩緩落下。
夕阳在遥远的天际缓缓落下。
The setting sun slowly descended into the distant horizon.

Usage Notes

Used to describe a great distance in time or space.

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