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临走
lín zǒu
Description
"临走"的意思是快要离开的时候。
"临走" means the time just before leaving.
我们常常说"临走的时候"，表示在离开以前做了什么事。
We often say "临走的时候" to indicate something done before leaving.
Meanings
临走lín zǒu
just before leaving; on the point of departure
他临走前跟我说了再见。
He said goodbye to me before leaving.
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Notes
- Etymology
临 means "just before/on the verge of" + 走 "to leave/go".
- Nuance
often followed by 前, 时, or 的时候 to mark the moment before departure.
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