Chinese
yuǎnlí
Meaning: to keep away from; to be far removed from
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

遠離
遠
離
远离
远
离

Example sentences

We should stay away from danger.
他們家住在遠離海岸的內地城市。
他们家住在远离海岸的内地城市。
Their family lives in an inland city far from the coast.
這種毒蛇的毒非常致命,遇到時請務必遠離。
这种毒蛇的毒非常致命,遇到时请务必远离。
This venomous snake's venom is very lethal; please stay away if you encounter it.
我們應該遠離毒品。
我们应该远离毒品。
We should stay away from drugs.
遠離都市的喧囂,在田園中享受寧靜的生活。
远离都市的喧嚣,在田园中享受宁静的生活。
Stay away from the bustle of the city and enjoy a peaceful life in the countryside.
規律的運動可以幫助我們遠離病痛。
规律的运动可以帮助我们远离病痛。
Regular exercise can help us stay away from illness and pain.
他們決定在荒野中露營,遠離城市的喧囂。
他们决定在荒野中露营,远离城市的喧嚣。
They decided to camp in the wilderness, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Usage Notes

Used to express distance from a place, person, or abstract concept like danger.

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