jyun5 tiu3遠眺远眺
Jyutpingjyun5 tiu3
Yaleyúhn tiu
Definition
To look far into the distance from a high place.
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How it's used
Literary and formal in nature, this verb is rarely heard in casual, everyday speech. It is mostly reserved for written descriptions, travel writing, or poetic contexts where one wants to emphasize the act of gazing across a vast landscape. In daily life, people would simply use 望或者睇遠處 instead.
Examples
We stood at the peak looking out into the distance, and could see the whole city clearly.
Related words
Common phrases
gaze at the distant scenery
look out over Victoria Harbour
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual conversation with friends, as it sounds overly dramatic or like you are reading from a textbook. It is strictly a descriptive term for scenery rather than a functional instruction.
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