迢 (tiáo) - distant, far & remote

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tiáo ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 辶

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迢 · tiáo

distant, far;

remote;

describes a long journey or great distance

distant, farremotedescribes a long journey or great distance

Usage highlights

distant and farlong journeyfar awaythousands of miles awaydistant and remotelong road

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 近— near, close
  • 咫尺— very close, within reach

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The journey is long and arduous (路途迢迢).
  • He came from a distant place (迢迢而来).
  • The road stretches far into the distance (道路迢迢).

Collocations

  • distant and far(迢迢)
  • long journey(迢迢路途)
  • far away(迢迢远方)
  • thousands of miles away(千里迢迢)
  • distant and remote(迢迢遥遥)
  • long road(迢迢长路)

Idioms

  • Traveling a thousand miles(千里迢迢)
  • The distant Milky Way(迢迢银河)
  • A long and winding road(迢迢征途)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical poetry to describe distant journeys or separation.
  • Evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing in Chinese literature.
  • Commonly paired with 'thousands of miles' to emphasize great distance.

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