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Referring to distance with 距离 (jùlí)
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Explanation
距离 (jùlí) is a noun meaning 'distance,' referring to the space between two points. It can describe physical distance, as in the gap between two cities, or figurative distance, as in the gap between people's abilities or social standing.
Examples
我家到学校的距离大概有三公里。
Wǒ jiā dào xuéxiào de jùlí dàgài yǒu sān gōnglǐ.
The distance from my home to school is about three kilometers.
他们之间的距离越来越远了。
Tāmen zhījiān de jùlí yuè lái yuè yuǎn le.
The distance between them is growing ever greater.
请保持安全距离。
Qǐng bǎochí ānquán jùlí.
Please keep a safe distance.