HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
远 — far, distant
- Reading
- yuǎn
- Meaning
- far, distant
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
远 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is yuǎn and it means far, distant. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
远 appears in everyday chinese words such as 远 (far, distant), 永远 (forever, always) and 远离 (stay away from).
Chinese words containing 远
Frequently asked questions
What does 远 mean in Chinese?
远 means far, distant in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 远 read?
远 is read yuǎn. Reading it inside real words — 远 and 永远 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 远 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 远 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 远 in a word?
A common word containing 远 is 远 (yuǎn) — "far, distant". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 远 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 远 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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