接近 (jiē jìn) — to approach, to get close to
Definition
接近 covers both space and time ('the deadline is approaching', 'close to the answer'). More neutral than 靠近 (just physical nearness) and less threatening than 逼近 (closing in on a danger).
verb
to approachto get close to
Examples
- 接近。Tā de chéng jì yǐ jīng jiē jìn mǎn fēn le.His score is already close to a perfect score.
- 接近。Wǒ men zhèng zài jiē jìn mù dì dì.We are approaching our destination.
- 接近，。Chūn jié jiē jìn le, dà jiā dōu zài zhǔn bèi guò nián.Spring Festival is approaching, and everyone is preparing for the New Year.
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