jyun5 gan6遠近远近
Jyutpingjyun5 gan6
Yaleyúhn gahn
Definition
Physical distance; how far or near something is.
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How it's used
Focuses on the abstract concept of distance rather than specific measurements. It often appears in set phrases like 無論遠近 to emphasize that distance is not an obstacle. Unlike the Mandarin usage which can sometimes imply a range of people or social status, the Cantonese usage remains strictly tied to physical travel or spatial separation.
Examples
I will definitely go, no matter the distance.
Do you know how far it is from here to the airport?
Related words
Common phrases
regardless of distance
Common mistake
Learners often try to use it as an adjective to describe a specific place, but it functions as a noun representing the span of distance. Use 遠 or 近 separately if you want to describe the location itself.
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Grammar guides
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