Definition
密切 (mìqiè) as an adjective describes close relationships or ties, less emotionally intimate than 亲密 (qīn mì) and more about cooperation than 亲切 (qīn qiè) 'warm, cordial'. As a verb, it means 'to pay close attention to, closely monitor', typically with 注意, while 关注 (guān zhù) is broader 'to follow/concern' and 抓紧 (zhuā jǐn) means 'to seize firmly'.
adjective
closeintimate
verb
to pay close attention toto closely monitor
Examples
- 密切。Tāmen guānxì hěn mì qiè.Their relationship is very close.
- 密切，。Tāmen mì qiè le hézuò, xiàoguǒ hěn hǎo.They strengthened their cooperation, and the results were good.
- 密切。Wǒmen bìxū mì qiè zhùyì shìchǎng de biànhuà.We must closely monitor changes in the market.
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