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距离 (jù lí) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 4

距离 (jù lí) is a Chinese word: to be away from, distance. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 距离

动 dòng verb

to be away from, distance

我家距离学校很近。

wǒ jiā jù lí xué xiào hěn jìn

My home is very close to the school.

名 míng noun

distance

我们应该保持安全距离。

wǒ men yīng gāi bǎo chí ān quán jù lí

We should maintain a safe distance.

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Word breakdown

距 jù — distance from; measured space

离 lí — separation; being apart

Structure & writing
1 距 jù — spur (the bony protrusion on the leg of a rooster or pheasant)

距 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

Stroke order

2 离 lí — to be separated by; to be apart from
离 is a component in 2 characters

consists of

2.3 禸 róu — animal foot pressing on the ground
禸 is a component in 2 characters

Stroke order