迫近 (pò jìn) — to approach, to draw near, to close in on

Definition

A formal/literary verb meaning 'to draw near' or 'close in,' often for threats, deadlines, or danger. Stronger and more dramatic than 接近 (jìn jì), which simply means 'to approach.'

verb

to approachto draw nearto close in on

Examples

迫近。
Jūn duì zhèng zài pò jìn chéng shì.
The army is approaching the city.
迫近，。
Suí zhe kǎo shì rì qī pò jìn, xué shēng men yuè lái yuè jǐn zhāng.
As the exam date draws near, the students become more and more nervous.
迫近，。
Wēi xiǎn zài pò jìn, wǒ men bì xū lì kè xíng dòng.
Danger is closing in, we must act immediately.

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