English–Chinese
“distance” in Chinese
How to say “distance” in Chinese
“Distance” in Chinese is 距离 (jù lí).
A measurable stretch separating two points, whether it is a straight line or a route between places.
Example sentences with 距离
两座城市之间的距离有三百公里。liǎng zuò chéng shì zhī jiān de jù lí yǒu sān bǎi gōng lǐ
The distance between the two cities is 300 kilometers.
Tips for using 距离
- In everyday Chinese, travel time can express practical distance, so a destination may be described as several minutes away without a length unit.
Other Chinese words for “distance”
从家到公司的路程很近，我走路去。cóng jiā dào gōng sī de lù chéng hěn jìn wǒ zǒu lù qù
It is a short distance from home to the company, so I walk.
远处有一座小山。yuǎn chù yǒu yí zuò xiǎo shān
There is a small hill in the distance.