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遥远 (yáoyuǎn) vs 远 (yuǎn) — use 遥远 to emphasize a greater emotional or nostalgic distance compared to the more neutral 远.
Avoid using 遥远 in overly casual contexts, as it conveys a sense of seriousness or depth. Common collocations include 遥远的地方 (distant places) or 遥远的未来 (distant future). Pay attention to the tones; saying 'yao' with the wrong tone can change the meaning.
As a level 6 word, 遥远 can be connected to other advanced vocabulary related to distance and time, such as 近 (near) or 难忘 (unforgettable). Focus on using it in more complex sentences to describe situations or emotions.
Learners often confuse 遥远 with 远 alone, which simply means 'far.' For example, saying '这很遥远的地方' (This is a very distant place) is incorrect; it should be '这是个遥远的地方.'
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How to say distant in Chinese
“distant” in Chinese is遥远
遥远 refers to something that is far away in terms of distance or time. It is often used to describe places, feelings, or concepts that feel remote or unreachable, and can convey a sense of nostalgia or longing for something distant.
When to use 遥远
Avoid using 遥远 in overly casual contexts, as it conveys a sense of seriousness or depth. Common collocations include 遥远的地方 (distant places) or 遥远的未来 (distant future). Pay attention to the tones; saying 'yao' with the wrong tone can change the meaning.
遥远 or something close to it
遥远 (yáoyuǎn) vs 远 (yuǎn) — use 遥远 to emphasize a greater emotional or nostalgic distance compared to the more neutral 远.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 遥远 with 远 alone, which simply means 'far.' For example, saying '这很遥远的地方' (This is a very distant place) is incorrect; it should be '这是个遥远的地方.'
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Grammar Patterns of 遥远
遥远 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他们刚从____的地方回来，有很多精彩的故事要讲。
They have just returned from faraway places with wonderful stories to tell.
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Yes, you can use it metaphorically to describe someone who feels emotionally distant.
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