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Definition
Remote and far away.
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How it's used
Carries a literary or poetic tone, often evoking a sense of hardship or emotional distance rather than just physical distance. It is rarely used in casual, everyday speech to describe a simple commute, sounding more like a line from a song or a dramatic narrative. When used, it almost always emphasizes the arduous nature of the journey.
Examples
The journey is so long and far, do you really have to leave now?
They traveled a long, long way to Hong Kong to visit me.
Related words
Common phrases
from far away; over a great distance
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a short or mundane trip, as it sounds overly dramatic and out of place. It is not a standard way to say something is far away in a practical or navigational sense.
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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.
