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远见yuǎnjiànvisionHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #14025, Very Hard
yuǎnjiàn(yuan3jian4)yuan jian T3
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March 24, 2026

远见(遠見)yuǎnjiàn(yuan3jian4)

远见 (yuǎn jiàn) refers to foresight or vision in a metaphorical sense, indicating the ability to foresee or plan for the future. It is commonly used in contexts such as business strategy, personal planning, and leadership, where anticipating future trends or consequences is crucial.

Strokes11Frequency#14025DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, having 远见 is often associated with wisdom and leadership. Historical figures who exhibited foresight are respected and revered, illustrating the value placed on planning for the future.

Memory tip

Imagine a wise sage standing on a mountain, looking far into the horizon (远 - 'far' + 见 - 'to see'). The longer he gazes, the clearer the future becomes. This visual can help you remember that 远见 is all about seeing far ahead.

Meanings of 远见

yuǎnjiàn(yuan3jian4)
1vision
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About 远见

远见Simplified
遠見Traditional
11Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

远见 (yuǎnjiàn) vs 远虑 (yuǎnlǜ) — choose 远见 when emphasizing foresight in vision, while 远虑 focuses more on long-term concerns or worries.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 远见 with similar terms like 视野 (shì yě), which means 'field of vision' or 'perspective.' 远见 is more about insight and foresight rather than just physical sight. It is generally used in formal or professional contexts.

HSK Study Tips

Although 远见 is not a standard HSK word, it connects to HSK Level 5 vocabulary related to planning and strategy, such as 计划 (jì huà - plan) and 目标 (mù biāo - goal). Focus on using it in sentences about future planning to reinforce your understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 远见 to refer to physical sight rather than its metaphorical meaning. For example, saying '我有远见' (Wǒ yǒu yuǎn jiàn) in a context about seeing a beautiful landscape is incorrect; it should be used to discuss insight about the future.

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Component Characters

远yuǎnfar
HSK 27 strokes辶
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见jiànto appear
HSK 14 strokes见
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How to say vision in Chinese

“vision” in Chinese is远见yuǎnjiàn

远见 (yuǎn jiàn) refers to foresight or vision in a metaphorical sense, indicating the ability to foresee or plan for the future. It is commonly used in contexts such as business strategy, personal planning, and leadership, where anticipating future trends or consequences is crucial.

When to use 远见

Be careful not to confuse 远见 with similar terms like 视野 (shì yě), which means 'field of vision' or 'perspective.' 远见 is more about insight and foresight rather than just physical sight. It is generally used in formal or professional contexts.

远见 or something close to it

远见 (yuǎnjiàn) vs 远虑 (yuǎnlǜ) — choose 远见 when emphasizing foresight in vision, while 远虑 focuses more on long-term concerns or worries.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 远见 to refer to physical sight rather than its metaphorical meaning. For example, saying '我有远见' (Wǒ yǒu yuǎn jiàn) in a context about seeing a beautiful landscape is incorrect; it should be used to discuss insight about the future.

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You can say, '他有很强的远见' (Tā yǒu hěn qiáng de yuǎn jiàn) meaning 'He has strong foresight.'

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