close to; near; approximate
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to be close to; to be near; to be adjacent to (physically)
Indicates physical proximity or immediate adjacency. Often used in the phrase '从切近处做起' (to start from what is near at hand).
Great undertakings must start from what is near at hand.
When choosing a campsite, we should be close to a water source.
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This new campus is close to the city center with very convenient transportation.
verb
to be similar to; to approximate; to be close to (in meaning, situation, or essence)
Indicates abstract similarity or approximation, such as in meaning, interpretation, or essence. Often used when comparing interpretations, translations, or descriptions to originals.
This annotation is relatively close to the original meaning.
His understanding approximates the truth of the matter.
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Although these two expressions use different words, their meanings are very close.
This translation version is closer to the style of the original text.