Meaning
遥 describes something that is far away in distance or time. It carries a literary or poetic quality and often evokes a sense of remoteness or unreachability. The character combines the meaning of distance with a feeling of something being beyond easy reach.
Usage
遥 is commonly used in written or formal contexts and appears frequently in compound words rather than standing alone. It's often paired with other characters to form elegant expressions about distance, such as 遥远 (far away), 遥控 (remote control), or 遥望 (to gaze into the distance). The character has a somewhat poetic or literary flavor.
Examples
- 01他站在山顶遥望远方的城市。.He stood on the mountaintop gazing at the distant city.
- 02那个遥远的梦想终于实现了。.That distant dream finally came true.
Common collocations
- 遥远的地方a faraway place
- 遥控器remote control (device)
- 遥遥领先to be far ahead
- 遥不可及far beyond reach
Antonyms
Origin
The traditional form 遙 contains the walking radical 辶, suggesting movement or distance, combined with 䍃 (yáo), which provides the phonetic component. The character originally depicted the concept of a long journey or great distance.