近来

jìn lái

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. recently
2. lately

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 以前 yǐ qián 以前 yǐ qián before Antonym meaning 'before' or 'previously' in time.: before

Related words

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• 近年 jìn nián 近年 jìn nián recent year(s) Means 'in recent years', referring to a longer time span.: recent year(s)

Synonyms

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• 最近 zuì jìn 最近 zuì jìn recently Both mean 'recently', but 最近 is more common and can also mean 'nearest' in terms of distance or ordering.: recently

Usage notes

Collocations

近来 is often used with 情况, 消息, 变化 to mean 'recent situation/news/changes'.

Formality

近来 is formal; use 最近 in everyday conversation.

Example Sentences

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近来 天气变化很大。

The weather has changed a lot recently.

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Child Words of 近来

• 来 来 lái: to come
• 近 近 jìn: near