附近

fù jìn

HSK 2.0 Level 3 HSK 3.0 Level 3 Noun Very common

Definitions

1. nearby; neighboring
2. (in the) vicinity (of); neighborhood

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Word relationships

Synonyms

2 items

周围

zhōu wéi

environs; surroundings; periphery

When referring to the surrounding area

邻近

lín jìn

neighboring

When emphasizing adjacency

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 在: 在附近 (in the vicinity); can also modify nouns directly: 附近的商店 (nearby store).

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 附近 as a verb; use 靠近 for 'to approach/get close to'.

Example Sentences

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请问附近有停车场吗？

Is there a parking lot nearby?

我家附近有一个河畔公园。

There is a riverside park near my home.

这附近有没有地铁站？

Is there a subway station nearby?

大火迅速蔓延到附近的森林。

The fire quickly spread to the nearby forest.

部队驻扎在边境附近。

The troops are stationed near the border.

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Child Words of 附近

near

to add

附近