遙 (yáo) - Remote, distant, far away & describes physical distance, time, or metaphorical separation.

遙Tone 2

yáo ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

遙 · yáo

Remote, distant, far away;

describes physical distance, time, or metaphorical separation.

Remote, distant, far awaydescribes physical distance, time, or metaphorical separation.

Usage highlights

Remote controlDistant placeGaze into the distanceRemote signalRemote sensingRemote ancestor

Synonyms

  • 遠— far, distant
  • 遐— distant, remote

Antonyms

  • 近— near, close
  • 鄰— neighboring, adjacent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The village is very remote (遙遠的村莊).
  • We look forward to the distant future (遙遠的未來).
  • He waved from afar (遙遙地招手).
  • The mountain peak is visible in the distance (遙望山頂).

Collocations

  • Remote control(遙控器)
  • Distant place(遙遠的地方)
  • Gaze into the distance(遙望)
  • Remote signal(遙信)
  • Remote sensing(遙感)
  • Remote ancestor(遙祖)

Idioms

  • Thousands of miles apart(千里之遙)
  • Gazing from afar with admiration(遙遙仰慕)
  • A long and arduous journey(路途遙遙)
  • Distant relatives are not as helpful as close neighbors(遠親不如近鄰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese poetry, '遙' often conveys a sense of longing and separation.
  • The character embodies the philosophical concept of distance, both physical and emotional.
  • Used in modern technology terms like 遙控 (remote control), bridging ancient meaning with contemporary use.

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