远在千里，近在目前 — “Far away a thousand li, near at hand right now”
远在千里，近在目前 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Whether something is considered far or near depends on one's subjective perception and mindset. It can also refer to something being sought after being surprisingly close or right in front of one's eyes”. Literally, “Far away a thousand li, near at hand right now”.
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Open the tool →Questions about 远在千里，近在目前
What does 远在千里，近在目前 mean?
远在千里，近在目前 (yuǎn zài qiān lǐ ， jìn zài mù qián) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Whether something is considered far or near depends on one's subjective perception and mindset. It can also refer to something being sought after being surprisingly close or right in front of one's eyes”.
How do you pronounce 远在千里，近在目前?
远在千里，近在目前 is pronounced yuǎn zài qiān lǐ ， jìn zài mù qián in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 远在千里，近在目前 literally mean?
Literally, 远在千里，近在目前 means “Far away a thousand li, near at hand right now”. It is used to mean “Whether something is considered far or near depends on one's subjective perception and mindset. It can also refer to something being sought after being surprisingly close or right in front of one's eyes”.
What is the Chinese definition of 远在千里，近在目前?
认为远的话就远在千里，认为近的话就近在眼前。指对事物的看法，依人的主观认识而转移。也指要寻找的事物就在眼前