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Information of 远

Pinyin yuǎn、 yuàn

Radical

辶

Strokes

7 strokes

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Definition

far / distant / remote

远 1. Distance is long; in contrast to "近" (close). 远 (yuǎn) refers to a significant distance when compared to something nearby. Examples: 远方 (distant place), 远道 (long journey), 远程 (long distance), 远景 (distant view), 远足 (relatively long hike), 远见 (broad vision), 远虑 (far-reaching considerations), 远谋 (long-term plans), 远客 (distant guest), 遥远 (very distant), 远走高飞 (to travel far and high), 舍近就远 (to forsake the near and choose the far). 2. Long duration; time is long. In this sense, 远 indicates a long period of time. Examples: 远古 (ancient times), 远祖 (distant ancestors), 长远 (long-term), 永远 (forever). 3. Relationship is distant; not intimate. This meaning pertains to the emotional distance between individuals. Examples: 远亲 (distant relative), 疏远 (estrangement), 远支 (distant branch). 4. Profound. Here, 远 suggests something that is deep or profound in understanding or implication. Example: 言近旨远 (the words may be close, but their meanings are deep). 5. A surname. 远 can be used as a family name. 动词 (verb) 1. Leave; depart from; avoid; evade. Examples: 君子远疱厨 (the gentleman avoids the kitchen), 远嫌 (to avoid suspicion), 远罪 (to keep away from wrongdoing). 2. Violate; go against. An act of deviation from norms or principles. Example: 远礼 (to contravene propriety), 远义 (to betray moral principles). 3. Keep at a distance; become estranged. This meaning implies avoiding closeness or intimacy. Examples: 亲贤臣，远小人 (associate with virtuous people and keep distance from the petty), 远斥 (to exclude, to cast out). 4. Expand; spread. In a broader sense, it can refer to extending influence or reach. Example: 远境 (to expand territory), 远达 (to reach great success). 5. Surpass; exceed. To go beyond or achieve greater distance in terms of quality or quantity. Example: 远逾 (to exceed), 远迈 (to surpass greatly). 名词 (noun) 1. Distant place; remote area. Refers to locations that are far from the usual or central places. Examples: 远投荒昧 (exiled to distant wild areas), 远人 (person from a distant place), 远驿 (remote post or station). 2. A surname. 远 can also denote family name. Notes: - 远 is often used in various contexts including distance, time, relational dynamics, and depth of thought. - It is important to interpret the usage based on the surrounding context to grasp the nuance properly.

远去 yuǎn qù

go far away

远处 yuǎn chù

distant place

远嫁 yuǎn jià

distant marriage

远见卓识 yuǎn jiàn zhuó shí

visionary and sagacious (idiom)

宁远 Níng yuǎn

Ningyuan county in Yongzhou 永州[Yong3 zhou1], Hunan

远征 yuǎn zhēng

an expedition, esp. military / march to remote regions

悠远 yōu yuǎn

long time ago / distant / far away

远房亲戚 yuǎn fáng qīn qī

remote kinsfolk / distant relative

抚远 Fǔ yuǎn

Fuyuan county in Kiamusze or Jiamusi city 佳木斯[Jia1 mu4 si1], Heilongjiang

敬而远之 jìng ér yuǎn zhī

to show respect from a distance (idiom) / to remain at a respectful distance

有朋自远方来 yǒu péng zì yuǎn fāng lái

It is always a pleasure to greet a friend from afar

永远 yǒng yuǎn

forever / eternal

偏远 piān yuǎn

remote / far from civilization

俄罗斯远东地区 é luó sī yuǎn dōng dì qū

Russian Far East

远洋 yuǎn yáng

distant seas / the open ocean (far from the coast)

深远 shēn yuǎn

far-reaching / profound and long-lasting

远水解不了近渴 yuǎn shuǐ jiě bù liǎo jìn kě

Distant water cannot quench present thirst / Slowness can not meet hasty demand. / The aid is too slow in coming to be of any help.

相距甚远 xiāng jù shén yuǎn

far apart

相去甚远 xiāng qù shén yuǎn

at opposite poles / poles asunder / wide apart

远眺 yuǎn tiào

to gaze into the distance

疏远 shū yuǎn

to drift apart / to become estranged / to alienate / estrangement

极目远眺 jí mù yuǎn tiào

gaze into the distance / strain one's eyes to look at the distance

高瞻远瞩 gāo zhān yuǎn zhǔ

to stand tall and see far (idiom); taking the long and broad view / acute foresight

远祖 yuǎn zǔ

a remote ancestor

远离 yuǎn lí

to be far from / to keep away from

远距离 yuǎn jù lí

long-distance

远走他乡 yuǎn zǒu tā xiāng

travel in distant parts

远程 yuǎn chéng

remote / long distance / long range

绥远 Suí yuǎn

old name for district of Hohhot city 呼和浩特[Hu1 he2 hao4 te4], Inner Mongolia

久远 jiǔ yuǎn

old / ancient / far away