辽
far; vast; Liao Dynasty; surname
Meanings
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far; distant; remote
Used to describe distance or time span.
The mountain roads leading back to my hometown are far and winding, taking two hours to drive.
He stared at the distant night sky, missing his loved ones far away.
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This highway connects the distant borderlands with the bustling cities inland.
That ancient castle sits in a distant valley, rarely visited by people.
Memories of childhood feel like they were just yesterday, yet also as distant as another lifetime.
adjective
vast; broad; extensive
formalUsed to describe open land, scenery or a wide scope.
The Inner Mongolia grasslands are vast and broad, stretching as far as the eye can see.
On the vast sea, seagulls are flying freely.
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This oil painting depicts the vast starry sky and the boundless desert.
Standing on the mountain top and looking down, the vast mountains and rivers come into full view.
The vast starry sky has sparked humans' endless imagination about the universe.
proper noun
Liao Dynasty (907-1125)
formalRefers to the imperial dynasty founded by the Khitan people in northern China, originally named Khitan and renamed Liao in 938 (or 947).
The porcelain craftsmanship of the Liao Dynasty reached a very high level.
Yelü Abaoji was the founding emperor of the Liao Dynasty.
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The period of Liao, Song, Western Xia and Jin dynasties was an era when multiple ethnic regimes coexisted in Chinese history.
The murals of the Liao Dynasty are rich in content and vividly reflect the social life at that time.
Many scholars specialize in researching the history and culture of the Liao and Jin dynasties.
proper noun
surname Liao
Used as a family name in Chinese society.
Mr. Liao is a senior engineer at our company.
I have a colleague with the surname Liao, who comes from Liaoning Province.
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Ms. Liao is very active in community activities.
The family tree of the Liao clan is very well preserved.
I met a passenger with the surname Liao on the train.