接近

jiē jìn
HSK 5
near, close to
verb

Example Sentences

我们接近了目标。
wǒmen jiējìn le mùbiāo 。
We are getting close to the goal.
这个地方接近海边。
zhègè dìfāng jiējìn hǎibiān 。
This place is near the seaside.
他接近完成了这个项目。
tā jiējìn wánchéng le zhègè xiàngmù 。
He is close to finishing this project.

Individual Characters

HSK 3
接jiē
to receive, to answer (the phone)
HSK 3
近jìn
near, close to, approximately

Words with similar meanings

靠近kàojìn
to approach
This verb has a similar meaning but often implies a physical movement toward something.
接触jiēchù
to contact
This verb suggests a more direct interaction or connection.

Words Starting With 接

接受jiē shòu
to accept; to receive
接待jiē dài
to receive (a visitor); to admit (allow sb to enter)
接着jiē zhe
to catch and hold on; to continue; to go on to do sth; to follow; to carry on; then; after that; subsequently; to proceed; to ensue; in turn; in one's turn
接触jiē chù
to touch; to contact; access; in touch with
接连jiē lián
on end; in a row; in succession

Words Ending With 近

最近zuì jìn
recent; recently; these days; latest; soon; nearest (of locations); shortest (of routes)
附近fù jìn
(in the) vicinity; nearby; neighboring; next to
将近jiāng jìn
almost; nearly; close to
就近jiù jìn
nearby; in a close neighborhood

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