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How to say “close to” or “far from” with 离 (lí)

Place 1 + 离 (lí) + Place 2 + Adv. + 近 (jìn) / 远 (yuǎn)

Expressing distance with "离 (lí)"

HSK 2Adverbs with Adjectives

Rule structure

离 (lí) indicates the distance or gap between two places, people, objects, or points in time. After 离 (lí), the reference point is named, and the sentence then describes closeness, distance, or the size of the gap.

Examples

我家离学校很近。

Wǒ jiā lí xuéxiào hěn jìn.

My home is very close to the school.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing distance with "离 (lí)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: Place 1 + 离 (lí) + Place 2 + Adv. + 近 (jìn) / 远 (yuǎn). For example: 我家离学校很近。 — “My home is very close to the school.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

我家离学校很近。 — “My home is very close to the school.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.

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