相隔 (xiāng gé) — to be separated by (a distance or time); to be apart
Definition
Used for a gap in space or time between two things — often followed by a distance (五百公里) or a duration (多年). More literary than 距离 (noun, 'distance'), which names the gap itself.
verb
to be separated by (a distance or time)to be apart
Examples
- 相隔。Zhè liǎng zuò chéng shì xiāng gé wǔ bǎi gōng lǐ.These two cities are 500 km apart.
- 相隔，。Suī rán xiāng gé qiān lǐ, dàn wǒ men de gǎn qíng yī rán shēn hòu.Although separated by a thousand miles, our bond remains deep.
- 相隔，。Tā men xiāng gé duō nián, zhōng yú yòu jiàn miàn le.They were apart for many years and finally met again.
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