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    Referring to "distance" with 远近 (yuǎnjìn)

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    Structure

    远近 + Adjective/Verb

    Explanation

    The noun 远近 (yuǎnjìn) means "distance" or "far and near," formed by combining the antonyms 远 (far) and 近 (near). This type of antonym compound is common in Chinese and expresses the full range of a concept. It is often used in literary or descriptive contexts.

    Examples

    • 这两家超市的远近差不多，去哪个都行。

      zhè liǎng jiā chāoshì de yuǎnjìn chàbuduō, qù nǎge dōu xíng.

      These two supermarkets are about the same distance away — either one is fine.

    • 不管远近，他每个周末都会回家看父母。

      bùguǎn yuǎnjìn, tā měi gè zhōumò dōu huì huí jiā kàn fùmǔ.

      Regardless of the distance, he goes home every weekend to see his parents.

    • 站在山顶可以看到远近不同的风景。

      zhàn zài shāndǐng kěyǐ kàndào yuǎnjìn bùtóng de fēngjǐng.

      Standing on the mountaintop, you can see scenery at varying distances.

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