close to; intimate; be on good terms with
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to be close to; to be intimate with
Refers to establishing or having a warm, friendly relationship, often implying spending time together and mutual affection.
Tā他
cóng从
xiǎo小
jiù就
xǐ喜
huān欢
qīn亲
jìn近
dà大
zì自
rán然
。
He has loved being close to nature since he was a child.
Tā她
xìng性
gé格
wēn温
hé和
，
hěn很
róng容
yì易
ràng让
rén人
qīn亲
jìn近
。
Her gentle personality makes it easy for people to feel close to her.
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Zhè这
duì对
mǔ母
nǚ女
guān关
xì系
fēi非
cháng常
qīn亲
jìn近
。
This mother and daughter have a very close relationship.
verb
to get close to (for a purpose); to cozy up to
Sometimes implies an ulterior motive, such as seeking favor or benefit, rather than genuine affection.
Tā他
wèi为
le了
dé得
dào到
nà那
ge个
zhí职
wèi位
，
pīn拼
mìng命
qīn亲
jìn近
lǎo老
bǎn板
。
He desperately tried to get close to the boss in order to get that position.
Nà那
ge个
rén人
tū突
rán然
qīn亲
jìn近
wǒ我
，
wǒ我
gǎn感
jué觉
tā他
bié别
yǒu有
yòng用
xīn心
。
That person suddenly got close to me, and I feel he has an ulterior motive.