不远

不遠 (bù yuǎn) means 'not far' in English, describing a short distance or proximity. It is commonly used to indicate that something is within a reasonable range, either physically or metaphorically.

The character 不 (bù) means 'not,' and 远 (yuǎn) means 'far.' Together, they form a negation of 'far,' emphasizing closeness or nearness. This structure is typical in Chinese, where negation often precedes the main adjective or verb.

不遠 is frequently used in daily conversations to describe locations, time, or effort. For example, it can be used to say a place is close by or that a task is not difficult. It also appears in idiomatic expressions and is essential for understanding spatial relationships in Chinese.