a thousand miles · a thousand li (i.e. 500 kilometers) · a long distance

Those fated to meet will do so regardless of distance. Those not fated will not, even if they are across from one another.

Slight inattention can cause a great disaster.

In China, talented people are often described as "ten thousand mile horses".

My beloved is white and ruddy, chosen out of thousands.

The development of the computer industry has been very rapid.