jiu4 jyun5遙遠遥远
Jyutpingjiu4 jyun5
Yaleyìuh yúhn
Definition
Distant; remote; far away.
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How it's used
While 遙遠 is understood in Cantonese, it carries a slightly literary or formal tone compared to the much more common 遠. It is frequently used in abstract contexts, such as discussing future goals or memories, rather than just physical distance between two points.
Examples
It is very far away, it takes a few hours just to get there by car.
Do you feel like your dreams are very far off?
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Common mistake
Avoid using 遙遠 for simple physical directions in daily speech, as it sounds overly dramatic or poetic. Use 遠 instead for everyday situations like asking how far a shop or station is.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
