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The character "远", denoting "far" or "distant", originates from its traditional form "遠", structured with the radical "辶" conveying movement and the component "袁" acting as a phonetic element. In the simplified configuration, "袁" is substituted by "元", which similarly serves a phonetic purpose. Initially representing spatial separation, the character's application broadened over time to include temporal distance and metaphorical distinctions, such as in familial or conceptual contexts, thereby extending its semantic scope while retaining its core emphasis on remoteness.
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我的朋友住得很远。
我们学校离车站不远。
他打算去远方旅行。
这个故事发生在遥远的古代。
从长远的观点看，这是对的。
望远镜能让我们看到远方的星星。
对未来的影响深远，我们必须谨慎决定。
即使相隔遥远，他们的友谊也从未改变。