远 (yuǎn) — far, distant (in space or time); much, by far (…

Definition

Basic everyday word for 'far' in space or time. The HSK6+ compounds 遥远, 偏远, 边远 sound more formal and usually describe places far from civilization or the center.

adjective

fardistant (in space or time)muchby far (used before adjectives to intensify comparisons)

Easily confused

园yuánlook-alikegarden; park; (in compounds) a place for a specific purpose (e.g., kindergarten, botanical garden)
完wánlook-aliketo finish
玩wánlook-aliketo play; to have fun

Examples

远。
Xué xiào lí wǒ jiā hěn yuǎn.
The school is very far from my home.
远。
Chūn jié hái yuǎn ne.
Spring Festival is still far off.
远。
Cóng zhè r dào chē zhàn bǐ dào xué xiào yuǎn.
From here, the station is farther than the school.

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远 (yuǎn) — far, distant (in space or time); much, by far (used before adjectives to intensify comparisons)

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远 (yuǎn) — far, distant (in space or time); much, by far (used before adjectives to intensify comparisons)

Definition

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