‘远彼’ is a literary and archaic compound meaning 'far away' or 'distant', often evoking a sense of remoteness in space or time. The character 远 (yuǎn) means 'far' or 'distant', while 彼 (bǐ) is a classical pronoun meaning 'that' or 'yonder', frequently used in poetic or formal contexts to refer to something remote or external — not 'this' (此, cǐ), but 'that over there'. Together, 远彼 intensifies the sense of distance, suggesting a place, person, or idea situated far beyond immediate reach or perception.

This term rarely appears in modern spoken Chinese; it belongs chiefly to classical poetry, historical texts, and highly stylized writing. It carries a solemn, elegant, or melancholic tone — often implying longing, separation, or contemplation of the distant unknown. Learners should recognize it in literary reading but avoid using it in everyday conversation, where common alternatives like 远处 (yuǎnchù) or 很远 (hěn yuǎn) are preferred.