距 (jù) - Distance & interval

距Tone 4

jù ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

距 · jù

Distance;

interval;

to be apart from;

also refers to the spur on a rooster's leg.

Distanceintervalto be apart from

Usage highlights

DistanceSpacingTime intervalLong distanceShort distanceKeep distance

Synonyms

  • 离— to leave; to be apart from
  • 间隔— interval; gap
  • 差距— gap; disparity

Antonyms

  • 近— near; close
  • 接— to connect; to join

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The distance between cities (城市之间的距离).
  • Keep a safe distance (保持安全距离).
  • The two places are far apart (两地相距很远).
  • The rooster has sharp spurs (公鸡有尖锐的距).

Collocations

  • Distance(距离)
  • Spacing(间距)
  • Time interval(时距)
  • Long distance(远距)
  • Short distance(短距)
  • Keep distance(距守)

Idioms

  • Maintain a respectful distance(敬而远之)
  • As far apart as heaven and earth(天悬地隔)
  • A thousand miles apart(千里之遥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese measurement, '距' was used to describe spatial intervals between objects.
  • The character's radical 足 (foot) reflects its connection to measurement by steps or distance traveled.
  • In ornithology, '距' specifically refers to the bony spur on roosters used in fighting.

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