Meaning
远离 means to physically or metaphorically distance yourself from something or someone. It combines 远 (far) and 离 (to leave), creating the sense of moving away or maintaining distance. It's commonly used both for literal physical distance and for avoiding harmful influences, bad habits, or negative situations.
Usage
This verb often appears in health advice, warnings, and self-improvement contexts. Native speakers use it when advising someone to avoid dangers, bad influences, or unhealthy habits. It can take objects like 毒品 (drugs), 危险 (danger), or 是非 (trouble). The tone is generally serious or cautionary.
Examples
- 01为了健康，我们应该远离垃圾食品。, .For the sake of health, we should stay away from junk food.
- 02他搬到乡下就是为了远离城市的喧嚣。.He moved to the countryside precisely to get away from the city's noise and bustle.
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Common collocations
- 远离毒品stay away from drugs
- 远离危险stay away from danger
- 远离是非stay away from trouble/gossip
- 远离家乡far from one's hometown
Antonyms
Origin
The compound combines 远 (far) with 离 (to leave/separate), literally meaning 'to leave far away.' This straightforward construction reflects the physical concept of creating distance.