Chinese word

远程

Pronunciation

Pinyinyuǎn chéng

Meaning

  • adverbremotely

Example

他可以远程工作。tā ké yǐ yuǎn chéng gōng zuò

He can work remotely.

Illustration for 远程 (remotely)

More examples

这台设备可以远程控制，也可以在现场操作。zhè tái shè bèi ké yǐ yuǎn chéng kòng zhì yě ké yǐ zài xiàn chǎng cāo zuò

This device can be controlled remotely and can also be operated on site.

Core concept

A person carries out work or operates something from a separate location while technology bridges the distance.

Common phrases

  • 远程控制yuǎn chéng kòng zhì

    control remotely

  • 远程监控yuǎn chéng jiān kòng

    monitor remotely

Similar words

线上xiàn shàng: On the internet or a digital platform as part of an online activity.
在线zài xiàn: While connected to the internet and using an online service.

Definition in Chinese

表示通过网络或通信手段在远处进行某种活动或操作，不需要到现场即可完成。biǎo shì tōng guò wǎng luò huò tōng xìn shǒu duàn zài yuǎn chù jìn xíng móu zhǒng huó dòng huò cāo zuò bù xū yào dào xiàn chǎng jí kě wán chéng

Word origin

The compound 远 (yuǎn, "far") + 程 (chéng, "distance or course") presents an activity as taking place across a long distance rather than at the usual site.

Usage tips

  • English often changes the form and position of this idea between a noun phrase and a verb phrase, while Chinese keeps the same word in both kinds of expression.

Other meanings

  • remoteadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 远程控制yuǎn chéng kòng zhìremote controlnoun
  • 远程监控yuǎn chéng jiān kòngremote monitoringnoun

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