远道 (yuǎn dào) — a long way, distant journey (formal noun)
Definition
A formal noun for 'a long way' or 'a great distance,' almost always paired with a verb of motion (远道而来 come from afar; 远道旅行 a long-distance trip). It emphasizes that the traveler has come a long way, which sets up a warm welcome.
noun
a long waydistant journey (formal noun)
Examples
- 远道，。Tā shì yuǎn dào ér lái de kè rén, wǒ men yào hǎo hǎo zhāo dài.He is a guest who has come from afar; we should treat him well.
- 远道，。Zhè cì yuǎn dào lǚ xíng suī rán xīn kǔ, dàn hěn zhí dé.This long-distance trip was tiring but worthwhile.
- 远道。Tā cóng yuǎn dào gǎn lái cān jiā tóng xué de hūn lǐ.She rushed from afar to attend her classmate's wedding.
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