靠近 (kào jìn) — to approach; to draw near; to be close to
Definition
靠近 is the everyday verb for moving or being close to something in space. Neutral in tone — use 接近 for more formal contexts and 濒临/逼近 when the closeness is threatening or critical.
verb
to approachto draw nearto be close to
Examples
- 靠近。Fēi jī zhèng zài kào jìn jī chǎng.The plane is approaching the airport.
- ，靠近。Bǐ sài kuài jié shù le, bǐ fēn yuè lái yuè kào jìn.The game is almost over, and the score is getting closer and closer.
- 靠近，。Bié kào jìn huǒ, hěn wēi xiǎn.Don't get close to the fire, it's dangerous.
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