离这儿远吗？
lí zhèr yuǎn ma?
Is it far from here · trad. 離這兒遠嗎？
离这儿远吗？ (lí zhèr yuǎn ma) is a common question used to ask if a destination is far from the current location. It's essential when asking for directions or estimating travel time.
What does 离这儿远吗？ (lí zhèr yuǎn ma?) mean?
离这儿远吗？ (lí zhèr yuǎn ma?) means “is it far from here” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “from here far question?”
When to use it
Neutral and polite. It's suitable for asking strangers, taxi drivers, or anyone for directions. A common reply might be “不远” (bù yuǎn, “not far”) or “有点远” (yǒudiǎn yuǎn, “a bit far”).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “lee JER yoo-AHN mah.” The tones are falling, rising, third, and neutral. The 'r' in 'zhèr' is a retroflex 'r' sound.
Other ways to say it
- 离这儿近吗？lí zhèr jìn ma?Is it close to here?
- 远吗？yuǎn ma?Is it far?
- 离这里远吗？lí zhèli yuǎn ma?Is it far from here? (using 这里)
Examples
请问，超市离这儿远吗？
qǐngwèn, chāoshì lí zhèr yuǎn ma?
Excuse me, is the supermarket far from here?
离这儿远吗？我走路能到吗？
lí zhèr yuǎn ma? wǒ zǒulù néng dào ma?
Is it far from here? Can I walk there?
不远，走五分钟就到了。
bù yuǎn, zǒu wǔ fēnzhōng jiù dào le.
Not far, it's a five-minute walk.
Pro tip: The character 离 (lí) means 'distance from' or 'away from'. You can replace 这儿 (zhèr, 'here') with other locations, like 离地铁站远吗？ (lí dìtiězhàn yuǎn ma?, 'Is it far from the subway station?').
Related phrases
地铁站在哪里？ · Where is the subway station怎么走？ · How do i get there走路能到吗？ · Can i walk there
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