逺 (yuǎn) - Far, distant, remote & to keep at a distance

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yuǎn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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逺 · yuǎn

Far, distant, remote;

to keep at a distance;

to keep away from.

Far, distant, remoteto keep at a distanceto keep away from.

Usage highlights

Far awayKeep away fromDistant placeLong distanceFarAncient times

Synonyms

  • 遥— distant, far
  • 遐— far, distant (literary)

Antonyms

  • 近— near, close
  • 邻— neighbor, adjacent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The journey is long and far (路途遥远).
  • Keep away from danger (远离危险).
  • He lives far away from the city (他住在远离城市的地方).
  • Ancient times (远古时代).

Collocations

  • Far away(遥远)
  • Keep away from(远离)
  • Distant place(远方)
  • Long distance(远距离)
  • Far-sighted(远见)
  • Ancient times(远古)

Idioms

  • Far-reaching ambition(志存高远)
  • Distant water cannot quench a nearby fire(远水不解近渴)
  • Keep a respectful distance(敬而远之)
  • A distant relative is not as helpful as a close neighbor(远亲不如近邻)
  • Deep schemes and far-reaching plans(深谋远虑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese philosophy, 'far' often relates to foresight and long-term planning, as in 远见 (far-sightedness).
  • The character appears in classical texts discussing spatial and temporal distance, both literal and metaphorical.
  • In naming, it can convey aspirations for breadth of vision or enduring legacy.

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