距离

• 拼音: jù lí
• 汉字拆解: 距 = 足 (foot) + 巨 (large) — the span of steps; 离 = 禽 simplified — a bird leaving, suggesting separation

含义

Distance; to be apart from. Used as a noun for the space between two points or as a verb meaning to be a certain distance from somewhere.

As a noun, 距离 refers to the physical or abstract gap between two things. As a verb (or preposition-like structure), it is used in the pattern 距离……还有……, meaning 'it is still … away from …'. Also used figuratively for emotional or social distance.

例句

1. 从这里到车站的距离大概是两公里。
2. 距离考试还有三天，我得抓紧复习。
3. 我们之间的距离越来越远了。

用法指南

语境: everyday, travel, spatial description

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 两地之间的距离并不远。(The distance between the two places is not far.)
• 距离目标还差一点点。(We're just a little short of the goal.)

错误说法

• 距离他很好 (Don't use 距离 to describe someone's quality — 距离 only describes spatial or temporal gaps, not personal attributes)

起源与历史

A compound of 距 (to be apart from, related to 足 foot — the distance one's feet cover) and 离 (to separate; to be away from), together expressing the concept of measured separation.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal