distance traveled; length of a journey
Meanings
2 senses · 9 examplesnoun
total distance traveled from start to finish
Used for measuring the physical path length of movement.
The air distance from Beijing to Shanghai is about 1000 kilometers.
When calculating the marathon distance, it must be very precise.
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Although the distance of this mountain path is not long, it's tiring to walk.
The distance a satellite travels in one orbit around the Earth is fixed.
noun
length of a journey; how far a road extends
Can refer to the abstract length or duration of a trip; often used metaphorically.
There is still a 500-li journey from here to my hometown.
It took us three days to complete this part of the journey.
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Please help me ask about the road ahead.
The journey of life is full of challenges and opportunities.
On the long and winding road of revolution, they have always marched forward with determination.