接近

jiējìn

Traditional: 接近

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Translation

to approach, to get close to, close to

Word origin

A compound of 接 (jiē, to join or connect) and 近 (jìn, near or close), the two together meaning to draw near.

Origin
compound
Root
接 (jiē, to join) + 近 (jìn, near)

Stroke order

Stroke order for 接

Stroke order for 近

Examples

We are getting close to the destination.

His level is close to professional.

Do not go near that dog.

The time is approaching midnight.

He wants to get close to that girl.

接近 (jiē jìn) means to approach, to get close to, close to. It is a verb for drawing near in distance, level or time.

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This word is part of lesson 22.