遐 (xiá) - Distant, far & remote

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xiá ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

遐 · xiá

Distant, far;

remote;

lasting, enduring;

to go far away;

leisurely.

Distant, farremotelasting, enduring

Usage highlights

Distant sceneryFarRemote areaLeisurely strollEternal ageDistant journey

Synonyms

  • 远— far, distant
  • 遥— distant, remote
  • 旷— vast, spacious

Antonyms

  • 迩— near, close
  • 近— near, close

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The scenery is distant and beautiful (遐景).
  • He has far-reaching ambitions (遐志).
  • This is a remote area (遐域).
  • She enjoys a leisurely stroll (遐步).

Collocations

  • Distant scenery(遐景)
  • Far-reaching ambition(遐志)
  • Remote area(遐域)
  • Leisurely stroll(遐步)
  • Eternal age(遐龄)
  • Distant journey(遐征)

Idioms

  • Far-reaching reputation(遐迩闻名)
  • Known far and wide(名闻遐迩)
  • Elevated and far-reaching(高遐远引)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese to describe something distant in space or time, carrying an elegant, literary connotation.
  • Common in poetic contexts to evoke a sense of vastness, eternity, or transcendence.
  • Used in祝福 (blessings) for longevity, as in 遐龄 (long life).

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