怎么走？
zěnme zǒu?
How to get there?
How to ask "Is it far from here?" in Chinese
离这里远吗？
lí zhèlǐ yuǎn ma?
Is it far from here?
Character breakdown
Grammar and structure
This question uses 离 (lí, 'from'), 这里 (zhèlǐ, 'here'), 远 (yuǎn, 'far'), and 吗 (ma) to ask about distance.
Variations and politeness
离这儿远吗？
lí zhèr yuǎn ma?
Is it far from here? — More casual, using 这儿 instead of 这里.
这里远吗？
zhèlǐ yuǎn ma?
Is here far? — Shorter form without 离, less precise.
Mini dialogue
A
请问，离这里远吗？
qǐng wèn, lí zhèlǐ yuǎn ma?
Excuse me, is it far from here?
B
不远，走十分钟就到了。
bù yuǎn, zǒu shí fēnzhōng jiù dào le.
Not far, it's a ten-minute walk.
When to use it
Appropriate
- When you want to know the distance to a place you are going to.
- When you are deciding whether to walk or take transport.
- When you are asking for directions politely.
Avoid when
- When you are asking about time, not distance.
- When you are asking if a place is far from another place, not from 'here'.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say 'Is it far from here?' in Chinese?
You say '离这里远吗？' (lí zhèlǐ yuǎn ma?).
How do you pronounce '离这里远吗？'?
It is pronounced 'lí zhèlǐ yuǎn ma?' with the tones: 2nd, 4th, 3rd, 3rd, neutral.
When do you use '离这里远吗？'?
Use it when asking about the distance from your current location to a destination, especially when seeking directions.
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