noun HSK 5
Traditional 遠景
distant view · long-term prospect · vista · long shot (in film)
Meaning
远景 literally means 'distant scenery' and refers to views or scenes that are far away. It's used both for physical distant landscapes and metaphorically for long-term plans, prospects, or visions of the future. In film and photography, it specifically refers to a long shot that shows the full scene from a distance.
Usage
In business and planning contexts, 远景 often refers to long-term goals or strategic vision (远景规划). In visual arts and film, it's a technical term for framing. Native speakers use it more formally than casually, especially when discussing future plans or artistic composition.
Examples
- 01站在山顶可以看到城市的远景。.Standing on the mountaintop, you can see a distant view of the city.
- 02公司制定了未来十年的发展远景。.The company has formulated a development vision for the next ten years.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个远景
Common collocations
- 远景规划long-term planning
- 发展远景development prospects
- 远景目标long-term goal
- 美好远景bright prospects
Antonyms
Origin
Compound of 远 (far) and 景 (scenery), creating a straightforward meaning of 'distant view' that has been extended metaphorically to describe future prospects.