(kào jìn) - to approach, to get close to, near in Mandarin
kàojìnTraditional: 靠近
Translation
to approach, to get close to, near
Word origin
A compound of 靠 (kào, to lean on, to be next to) and 近 (jìn, near), together meaning to draw near. The character 近 carries the movement radical 辶.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 靠 (kào, to lean on) + 近 (jìn, near)
Stroke order
靠
近
Examples
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Do not get close to that dog.
岸。
The boat slowly approached the shore.
座。
Our seats are near the window.
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The holidays are getting close and everyone is excited.
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Please do not go near the machine.
靠近 (kào jìn) means to approach, to get close to, or near. It is used for moving towards or being beside something.
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