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March 24, 2026
邈miǎo(miao3)
邈 (miǎo) means distant or remote, often conveying a sense of something being far away in both a physical and metaphorical sense. It can also imply depth or profundity, suggesting that something is not just far but also significant or deep in meaning.
Strokes17Radical辶Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
The concept of distance is significant in Chinese poetry, where it often symbolizes longing or separation. 邈 appears in classic poems to express the deep emotions tied to being far from loved ones or home.
Memory Tip
Imagine standing on a mountain peak, gazing at the 'distant' (邈) valleys far below. The left radical '阝' (ear) indicates a boundary, while '毛' (hair) suggests fine details—together they remind you that what is far away may hold profound beauty.
Meanings of 邈
miǎo(miao3)
1distant, remote; profound
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遥 (yáo) - use 邈 when emphasizing depth or significance in distance, whereas 遥 focuses more on the physical aspect of being far away.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine standing on a mountain peak, gazing at the 'distant' (邈) valleys far below. The left radical '阝' (ear) indicates a boundary, while '毛' (hair) suggests fine details—together they remind you that what is far away may hold profound beauty.
Usage Notes
邈 is often used in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday conversation, so it may come off as overly formal in casual settings. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words like '妙' (miào), which means wonderful or clever.
HSK Study Tips
While 邈 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can enrich your understanding of characters related to distance and depth. Focus on its usage in literary texts to appreciate the nuances of meaning.
Cultural Note
The concept of distance is significant in Chinese poetry, where it often symbolizes longing or separation. 邈 appears in classic poems to express the deep emotions tied to being far from loved ones or home.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 邈 with similar characters like 妙 (miào) and 遥 (yáo). For instance, using 邈 in a casual conversation can sound overly formal; instead, use 遥 for everyday contexts of distance.
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Cultural Notes for 邈
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The concept of distance is significant in Chinese poetry, where it often symbolizes longing or separation. 邈 appears in classic poems to express the deep emotions tied to being far from loved ones or home.
Word Family of 邈
Words Containing This Character4
邈miǎoprofound
孙思邈Sun Simiao (c. 581-682), doctor and herbalist of the Sui and Tang dynasty, author of Prescriptions Worth a Thousand in Gold 千金要方[QiānjīnYàofāng]孫思邈
邈邈far away
邈远distantly remote邈遠
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Frequently Asked Questions about 邈
邈 is pronounced as 'miǎo' with a third tone.
It's more commonly found in literary contexts, so it's best reserved for poetry or formal writing.
Synonyms include 遥 (yáo), which also means distant.
