jyun5遠远
Jyutpingjyun5
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Definition
Far; distant; separated by a long physical or abstract distance.
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How it's used
Focus on the physical distance between two points, but it is also frequently used to describe abstract gaps, such as a difference in opinion or a lack of connection between people. When emphasizing extreme distance, speakers often add the intensifier 好 before the word or use the reduplicated form 遠遠 to stress the magnitude of the separation.
Examples
It is a long walk from here to the MTR station.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 遠 to describe the duration of time, but it strictly refers to spatial distance. To talk about a long time, use 長 instead.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
