be close to; approach; near
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to be near; to be close to; to adjoin
Describes a static spatial relationship where two things are physically close to each other. Often used with locations, buildings, or objects.
Tā他
jiā家
kào靠
jìn近
yùn运
hé河
，
fēng风
jǐng景
hěn很
hǎo好
。
His home is near the canal, and the scenery is very nice.
Kào靠
jìn近
chuāng窗
hù户
de的
qiáng墙
jiǎo角
lǐ里
yǒu有
yī一
gè个
chá茶
jī几
。
There is a tea table in the corner near the window.
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Wǒ我
men们
zhǎo找
gè个
kào靠
jìn近
dì地
tiě铁
zhàn站
de的
fáng房
zi子
ba吧
，
zhè这
yàng样
shàng上
bān班
fāng方
biàn便
。
Let's find a house close to the subway station; that will make commuting convenient.
verb
to approach; to draw near; to close in on
Describes a dynamic movement toward a target, reducing the physical distance. Can be used for vehicles, people, or animals moving toward a destination.
Chuán船
màn慢
màn慢
de地
kào靠
jìn近
mǎ码
tóu头
le了
。
The boat slowly approached the dock.
Qì汽
chē车
kào靠
jìn近
jiā加
yóu油
zhàn站
de的
shí时
hòu候
tíng停
le了
xià下
lái来
。
The car stopped as it approached the gas station.
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Qǐng请
kào靠
jìn近
yī一
diǎn点
，
wǒ我
tīng听
bù不
qīng清
nǐ你
shuō说
de的
huà话
。
Please come closer; I can't hear what you're saying clearly.