Chinese Conversation · Level 67
89 words
Chinese word
疏远
Pronunciation
Pinyinshū yuǎn
Meaning
- adjectivedistant
Example
我们变得疏远了。wǒ men biàn de shū yuǎn le
We have become distant.
More examples
他开始对朋友感到疏远。tā kāi shǐ duì péng yǒu gǎn dào shū yuǎn
He began to feel distant from his friends.
Core concept
The connection between people stretches thin, so meetings, messages, and warmth become less common.
Common phrases
变得疏远biàn de shū yuǎn
become distant
对家人感到疏远duì jiā rén gǎn dào shū yuǎn
feel distant from family
关系越来越疏远guān xì yuè lái yuè shū yuǎn
relationship grows increasingly distant
Similar words
疏离shū lí: Developing a sense of emotional distance from someone once close, often with less interaction.
冷淡lěng dàn: Being cool and showing little emotional warmth or interest toward someone.
Definition in Chinese
人与人之间在情感或日常来往上减少联系，关系变得冷淡、不亲近。rén yǔ rén zhī jiān zài qíng gǎn huò rì cháng lái wǎng shàng jián shǎo lián xì guān xì biàn de lěng dàn bù qīn jìn
Word origin
疏远 (shūyuǎn, "distant") is a transparent combination of 疏 (shū, "thin or sparse") and 远 (yuǎn, "far"), presenting reduced social contact as greater distance.
Usage tips
- The word often leaves the cause open, so time, work, misunderstanding, or changing circumstances can explain the shift without implying hostility.
Other meanings
- distanceverb
- aloofadjective
- alienateverb
Opposites
- 亲密qīn mìintimateadjective