N1 離 N2 + distance/evaluation expresses spatial distance or figurative distance from a target point.
Spatial relation - physical distance between two locations
Near/far judgment - very near, not far, several minutes away, etc.
Extended metaphorical use - e.g., one step from success
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Distance phrase follows 離-frame
- Keep word order stable.
Prefer spatially interpretable entities
- Metaphorical use should remain clear.
Do not confuse with temporal sequencing
- This pattern marks relational distance, not time order.
My home is close to the office.
This place is three minutes from the metro station.
The school is not far from my home.
We are just one step away from the goal.
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