接近

jiē jìn

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Common

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Definitions

1. to approach
2. to get close to

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 远离 yuǎn lí 远离 yuǎn lí to be far from When meaning 'to approach': to be far from

Related words

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• 相似 xiāng sì 相似 xiāng sì similar; alike When meaning 'close' in terms of similarity: similar; alike

Synonyms

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• 靠近 kào jìn 靠近 kào jìn to be close to When meaning 'to approach' physically: to be close to

Usage notes

Collocations

Often followed by a noun phrase, e.g., 接近目标 (approach the target).

Common mistakes

Not used with personal objects; use 跟...很亲近 to mean 'close to a person' emotionally.

Example Sentences

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音乐会 接近 尾声。

The concert is nearing its end.

船慢慢 接近 港口。

The boat is slowly approaching the harbor.

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Words Containing 接近

• 易接近 易接近 yì jiē jìn: accessible
• 难于接近 难于接近 nán yú jiē jìn: (of people) difficult to approach

Child Words of 接近

• 接 接 jiē: to receive
• 近 近 jìn: near