介词「离」 jiècí "lí"

介词「离」（jiècí "lí"）means “离: (distance) from — how far A is from B in space or time”. 离 states the distance between two points, in space or time: 'A 离 B + 远/近/amount'. Formation: A + 离 + B + 远/近/具体距离

离: (distance) from — how far A is from B in space or time

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Formation

A + 离 + B + 远/近/具体距离

Explanation

离 states the distance between two points, in space or time: 'A 离 B + 远/近/amount'. B is the reference point. It is followed by a distance word — 远 (far), 近 (near), or a measured gap (三公里, 十分钟). 离 is NOT used for direction of movement — use 从 for 'starting from'.

Examples

我家 离 学校很近。
wǒ jiā lí xuéxiào hěn jìn.
My home is very close to the school.
现在 离 上课还有十分钟。
xiànzài lí shàngkè hái yǒu shí fēnzhōng.
There are still ten minutes until class.

Note

For distance use 离 (我家离学校很近); for 'starting from a place/time' use 从. Don't mix them.

FAQ

介词「离」 — what does it mean and how is it used?

离: (distance) from — how far A is from B in space or time. 离 states the distance between two points, in space or time: 'A 离 B + 远/近/amount'. B is the reference point. It is followed by a distance word — 远 (far), 近 (near), or a measured gap (三公里, 十分钟). 离 is NOT used for direction of movement — use 从 for 'starting from'.

介词「离」 — how do you form it?

A + 离 + B + 远/近/具体距离

介词「离」 — any usage notes?

For distance use 离 (我家离学校很近); for 'starting from a place/time' use 从. Don't mix them.

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