远离

yuǎn lí

HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb Common

Definitions

1. to be far from
2. to keep away from

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 接近 jiē jìn 接近 jiē jìn to approach 远离 means to keep away from, while 接近 means to approach or get close to.: to approach

Synonyms

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• 避开 bì kāi 避开 bì kāi to avoid Both mean to avoid or keep away from something, but 避开 is more about dodging a specific situation or object.: to avoid

Usage notes

Common mistakes

远离 is often followed directly by a noun or noun phrase (e.g., 远离危险), not a clause; avoid using it with a subject-predicate structure like 远离他做坏事.

Formality

远离 is neutral in register, suitable for both formal and informal contexts, unlike 走开 (go away) which is more colloquial.

Example Sentences

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为了健康，他决定 远离 吸烟。

For his health, he decided to keep away from smoking.

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Child Words of 远离

• 离 离 chī: mythical beast (archaic)
• 远 远 yuǎn: far
• 远 远 yuàn: to distance oneself from (classical)
• 离 离 lí: to leave