approach; draw near; be imminent
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent
formalOften used for abstract or significant moments like deadlines, dates, or events. Carries a formal or literary tone.
Kǎo考
qī期
pò迫
lín临
，
tā他
zhuā抓
jǐn紧
shí时
jiān间
fù复
xí习
。
With the exam date approaching, he made good use of his time to review.
Xīn新
nián年
pò迫
lín临
，
jiē街
tóu头
xiàng巷
wěi尾
chōng充
mǎn满
le了
xǐ喜
qìng庆
de的
qì气
fēn氛
。
With the New Year drawing near, a festive atmosphere fills the streets and alleys.
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Hé合
tóng同
jié截
zhǐ止
rì日
qī期
pò迫
lín临
，
wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
jǐn尽
kuài快
wán完
chéng成
xiàng项
mù目
。
The contract deadline is imminent; we must complete the project as soon as possible.
Yì一
chǎng场
bào暴
fēng风
yǔ雨
zhèng正
pò迫
lín临
zhè这
zuò座
yán沿
hǎi海
chéng城
shì市
。
A storm is approaching this coastal city.