noun HSK 4
Traditional 遠處
distant place · in the distance · far away
Meaning
远处 refers to a place that is far away from the speaker's current location. It is commonly used to describe something visible or audible in the distance, or to refer to a remote location. The word combines 远 (far) with 处 (place), literally meaning 'far place'.
Usage
Native speakers use 远处 when describing scenery, pointing out objects in the distance, or referring to remote locations. It often appears with verbs of perception like 看 (to see), 听 (to hear), or 传来 (to come from). The word is neutral in register and appears in both spoken and written Chinese.
Examples
- 01我看见远处有一座山。.I saw a mountain in the distance.
- 02远处传来了音乐声。.The sound of music came from far away.
Characters
Common collocations
- 从远处from a distance
- 在远处in the distance
- 远处传来to come from afar
- 远处的distant, far-off
Antonyms
Origin
The word is a straightforward compound of 远 (far) and 处 (place), forming a locational noun that has been used in Chinese for centuries.