咫尺 (zhǐ chě) — very close (in distance), within easy reach; (literary) a short distance
Definition
Literary/measure term for a very short distance, almost always appearing in set phrases like 近在咫尺 or 咫尺之遥 rather than standing alone. Use it in writing to convey poetic closeness.
verb
very close (in distance)within easy reach(literary) a short distance
Examples
- ，。Liǎng jiā jìn zài zhǐ chě, zǒu lù wǔ fēn zhōng jiù dào le.The two families are within a foot's reach; it takes only five minutes to walk there.
- 咫尺，。Suī rán wǒ men zhǐ chě xiāng jù, què gǎn jué xiàng tiān yá yí yàng yuǎn.Although we are physically very close, it feels as distant as the ends of the earth.
- 咫尺，。Chéng gōng jiù zài zhǐ chě zhī yáo, zài jiān chí yí xià.Success is just within a short reach — hold on a little longer.
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