Longyuan refers to a very distant point in time, emphasizing the ancient past.
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- Refers to a very distant past.
- Emphasizes a long time ago.
- Used for history, memories, ancient times.
Overview
久远 (jiǔyuǎn) 是一个形容词，用来描述在时间维度上的遥远。它强调的是“很久以前”的概念，通常用于指代那些距离现在非常久远的年代、历史事件、文化传统等。这个词带有一定的文学色彩，给人一种庄重、深远的感觉。
久远主要用于修饰表示时间的名词，如“时代”、“历史”、“记忆”、“传说”等。它很少单独使用，通常会出现在句子中，与其他词语构成固定搭配。
宇宙与自然：形容宇宙的形成、地质的年代等，如“宇宙的起源是久远的”。
古老主要形容事物存在的年代非常久，有历史感，但侧重点在于“老”本身，而久远侧重于“久”以及时间上的“远”。例如，“古老的建筑”和“久远的传说”。
遥远既可以指空间上的距离，也可以指时间上的距离。当指时间时，它与久远意思相近，但久远更侧重于“很久以前”的年代感，而遥远则更广泛，可以指任何一段距离较长的时间。
长久指时间持续很久，强调的是时间的长度，而不是时间点的遥远。例如，“友谊长久”表示友谊持续了很长时间，而“久远的年代”表示年代非常古老。
Examples
中国的历史文化源远流长，文化积淀十分久远。
academicChina's history and culture are long and continuous, with a very deep and ancient accumulation.
他对童年的记忆已经十分久远，但依然清晰。
everydayHis memories of childhood are already very distant, but still clear.
这片土地承载着久远的故事和传说。
literaryThis land carries ancient stories and legends.
宇宙的起源是一个久远而神秘的话题。
academicThe origin of the universe is a distant and mysterious topic.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
历史悠久
long history
源远流长
long history; continuous
很久以前
a long time ago
Often Confused With
Yáoyuǎn can refer to both spatial and temporal distance. While it can mean distant in time, jiǔyuǎn specifically emphasizes a very ancient or remote past, often with a sense of historical depth.
Chángjiǔ means lasting for a long time, focusing on duration. Jiǔyuǎn refers to being distant in time, emphasizing antiquity rather than length of time.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Jiǔyuǎn is primarily used in written Chinese or formal spoken contexts. It carries a sense of historical depth and antiquity. It is less common in casual, everyday conversation compared to words like '很久以前' (hěn jiǔ yǐqián - a long time ago).
Common Mistakes
Learners might overuse jiǔyuǎn for relatively recent past events. Remember it's for times significantly far back. Also, be careful not to confuse its temporal meaning with spatial distance, though it's less common to do so.
Tips
Think "long ago" for Jiuyuan
When you see 久远 (jiǔyuǎn), think of a time that is very, very far back in the past, like ancient history or deep memories.
Not for recent past
Avoid using 久远 to describe events that happened only a few years or decades ago. It's meant for much deeper time scales.
Sense of history
The word 久远 often evokes a sense of deep history, tradition, and the passage of time, contributing to a feeling of reverence or contemplation.
Word Origin
The word is a compound of '久' (jiǔ), meaning long (in time), and '远' (yuǎn), meaning far or distant. Together, they express the concept of being far back in time.
Cultural Context
The concept of '久远' is important in cultures that value history and tradition. It connects the present to a long lineage of ancestors, events, and cultural practices, fostering a sense of identity and continuity.
Memory Tip
Imagine a very old scroll ('久' - long) stretching far into the distance ('远' - far). This scroll represents a time period from the distant past.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions久远特指时间上非常遥远的过去，强调年代的古老。遥远则可以指时间上的距离，范围比久远更广，不一定指非常古老的过去。
通常不直接用久远来描述人的年龄。描述人的年龄会用“年龄大”、“年长”等词。久远更适合描述历史、文明、记忆等。
久远是时间上的“远”，指很久以前。长久是时间上的“长”，指持续时间很长。例如，“久远的过去”和“长久的等待”。
久远这个词相对比较书面化和正式，常用于文学作品、历史描述或较为正式的场合。
Test Yourself
这个地区的历史非常_______，有许多古老的遗迹。
这里描述的是历史的年代感，表示历史非常古老，所以用“久远”最合适。
哪个词最能表达“很久以前”的意思？
久远 (jiǔyuǎn) 的核心意思就是时间上非常遥远，指很久以前。
请用“久远”和“记忆”组成一个句子。
这个句子清晰地表达了记忆的年代久远，符合久远的用法。
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Summary
Longyuan refers to a very distant point in time, emphasizing the ancient past.
- Refers to a very distant past.
- Emphasizes a long time ago.
- Used for history, memories, ancient times.
Think "long ago" for Jiuyuan
When you see 久远 (jiǔyuǎn), think of a time that is very, very far back in the past, like ancient history or deep memories.
Not for recent past
Avoid using 久远 to describe events that happened only a few years or decades ago. It's meant for much deeper time scales.
Sense of history
The word 久远 often evokes a sense of deep history, tradition, and the passage of time, contributing to a feeling of reverence or contemplation.
Examples
4 of 4中国的历史文化源远流长，文化积淀十分久远。
China's history and culture are long and continuous, with a very deep and ancient accumulation.
他对童年的记忆已经十分久远，但依然清晰。
His memories of childhood are already very distant, but still clear.
这片土地承载着久远的故事和传说。
This land carries ancient stories and legends.
宇宙的起源是一个久远而神秘的话题。
The origin of the universe is a distant and mysterious topic.
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