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Meaning
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faraway
Located at a great distance in space or time, being far removed from a specific point of reference.
vi Anh ấy sống ở một hòn đảo xa xôi.
en He lives on a faraway island.
distant
Refers to an event or situation in the future that is uncertain or far from happening soon.
vi Đó là một kế hoạch cho tương lai xa xôi.
en That is a plan for the distant future.
allusive
Containing indirect references or hints about something rather than stating it clearly and directly to the listener.
vi Lời nói của anh ấy có ý nghĩa xa xôi.
en His words have an allusive meaning.