Meanings of 老远
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远 (yuǎn) — use '老远' when emphasizing the extent of distance.
While '老远' is commonly used in informal speech, it may not be suitable for formal writing. A common mistake is to confuse it with '远,' which simply means 'far.' Ensure to use '老远' when you want to emphasize the distance.
Although '老远' is not specifically listed in HSK vocabulary, it can be useful for learners at HSK 3 or 4 who are familiar with basic distance-related terms. Students should focus on recognizing how '老' can modify other words to enhance meaning.
Learners often use '远' instead of '老远' when emphasizing distance, leading to phrases like '我走了远的地方' which should be corrected to '我走了老远的地方.'
Pronunciation of 老远
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How to say very far away in Chinese
“very far away” in Chinese is老远
The term '老远' (lǎo yuǎn) refers to a considerable distance, translating to 'very far away.' It is often used in conversational contexts to emphasize the extent of distance, whether physically or metaphorically, such as traveling from one place to another or feeling emotionally distant.
When to use 老远
While '老远' is commonly used in informal speech, it may not be suitable for formal writing. A common mistake is to confuse it with '远,' which simply means 'far.' Ensure to use '老远' when you want to emphasize the distance.
老远 or something close to it
远 (yuǎn) — use '老远' when emphasizing the extent of distance.
What learners get wrong
Learners often use '远' instead of '老远' when emphasizing distance, leading to phrases like '我走了远的地方' which should be corrected to '我走了老远的地方.'
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'老远' can also describe emotional or metaphorical distances, such as feeling disconnected from someone.
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