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远 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
far; distant; remote
to distance oneself from (classical)
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forever
to be far from
long-term
old
far-reaching
long jump
distant
remote
far away
far from the center
to show respect from a distance
remote
Notice where 远 sits in each complete thought.
You'll never be alone.
Source: Tatoeba #469277 · CC BY 2.0 FRI want a boat that will take me far away from here.
Source: Tatoeba #333906 · CC BY 2.0 FRI'd never let you kiss me.
Source: Tatoeba #10184244 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe'll never beat me.
Source: Tatoeba #819805 · CC BY 2.0 FRYou can never have too much ego.
Source: Tatoeba #1397316 · CC BY 2.0 FRNever tell me a lie again.
Source: Tatoeba #1472064 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.