逈 (jiǒng) - distant, far & different

逈Tone 3

jiǒng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

逈 · jiǒng

distant, far;

different;

distinct;

remote

distant, fardifferentdistinct

Usage highlights

distant and farwidely differentstanding alone in the distanceremote and secludedfar apartdistinctly different

Synonyms

  • 远— far, distant
  • 遥— distant, remote
  • 异— different, distinct

Antonyms

  • 近— near, close
  • 同— same, identical
  • 似— similar, alike

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain village is remote (山村的逈远).
  • Their opinions are widely different (意见逈异).
  • The ancient temple stands alone in the distance (古寺逈立).

Collocations

  • distant and far(逈远)
  • widely different(逈异)
  • standing alone in the distance(逈立)
  • remote and secluded(逈僻)
  • far apart(逈隔)
  • distinctly different(逈然不同)

Idioms

  • Completely different(逈然不同)
  • Far apart in distance(逈隔千里)
  • Standing alone and aloof(逈然独立)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 逈 is a variant form of 迥, both meaning distant or far in classical Chinese literature.
  • Often used in poetic contexts to describe physical distance or conceptual differences.
  • The character appears in classical texts and poetry to convey a sense of separation or distinction.

FAQ