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近
jìn
Description
“近”是说两个地方或时间离得不远。
"近" means that two places or times are not far apart.
我们常说“很近”或者“近了”，表示距离小。
We often say "很近" or "近了" to indicate a short distance.
Meanings
近jìn
near, close (in distance)
我家离学校很近。
My home is very close to the school.
近jìn
close in time, recent
最近我很忙。
I've been very busy lately.
近jìn
close (in relationship or degree)
他们两个人关系很近。
The two of them are very close.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
近 is the direct antonym of 远 (far); often used with 离 to mark distance.
- Etymology
combines 辶 (walking) with 斤, suggesting proximity reached on foot.
In videos
“第四个，这个国家离中国很近，”
“我住的地方离海边很近，”
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