很远 (hěnyuǎn) means 'very far' and is used to describe a significant distance in both physical and metaphorical contexts. This phrase can refer to travel distances, abstract concepts like time or emotional distance, and is commonly used in everyday conversation.
HSK 2, 16 strokes, Hard
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May 27, 2026
很远hěnyuǎn(hen3yuan3)
很远 (hěnyuǎn) means 'very far' and is used to describe a significant distance in both physical and metaphorical contexts. This phrase can refer to travel distances, abstract concepts like time or emotional distance, and is commonly used in everyday conversation.
Strokes16Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, distances can have symbolic meanings, such as the emotional distance between people or relationships, making '很远' applicable in various contexts beyond just physical space.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person trying to reach a distant mountain, and as they look through binoculars, they exclaim, 'Wow, that mountain is 很远 (hěnyuǎn)!' The character '远' resembles a person walking away, emphasizing distance. Remember the '很' (hěn) as the exclamation of surprise about the distance.
About 很远
很远Simplified
16Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L2ElementaryHSKKL1CEFRA1
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Quick Contrast
远 (yuǎn) vs. 非常远 (fēicháng yuǎn) — use 很远 for a more casual expression of 'very far' compared to the more emphatic 非常远.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person trying to reach a distant mountain, and as they look through binoculars, they exclaim, 'Wow, that mountain is 很远 (hěnyuǎn)!' The character '远' resembles a person walking away, emphasizing distance. Remember the '很' (hěn) as the exclamation of surprise about the distance.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of using '很远' in both formal and informal settings; it is generally acceptable in casual conversations. A common mistake is omitting '很' and just saying '远,' which can sound abrupt or less expressive in certain contexts.
HSK Study Tips
At HSK Level 2, focus on using '很远' in simple sentences to describe distances, such as '这个地方很远' (This place is very far). Connect this phrase with vocabulary related to travel and directions, strengthening your descriptive abilities.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, distances can have symbolic meanings, such as the emotional distance between people or relationships, making '很远' applicable in various contexts beyond just physical space.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly say '远很' instead of '很远,' which is incorrect word order in Mandarin. Always keep '很' before '远' to convey 'very far' correctly.
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Cultural Notes for 很远
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, distances can have symbolic meanings, such as the emotional distance between people or relationships, making '很远' applicable in various contexts beyond just physical space.
Frequently Asked Questions about 很远
'很远' can be used metaphorically to describe time, such as in '很远的未来' (a very distant future).
'远' can be used alone, but adding '很' emphasizes the distance and makes the expression more vivid.
You can say '我家很远' (My home is very far) to express distance.
