贴近 (tiē jìn) — (verb) to press close to, to snuggle up to; (adjective) close, intimate
Definition
贴近 is literally 'press close to' (verb) and 'close, intimate' (adjective) — used for physical closeness, abstract ideas ('close to reality'), and figurative proximity. Stronger than 亲密, which describes a relationship only.
verb
to press close toto snuggle up to
adjective
closeintimate
Examples
- 贴近。Hái zi xǐ huan tiē jìn zhe mā ma shuì jiào.The child likes to snuggle up to mom to sleep.
- 贴近。Zhè bù diàn yǐng hěn tiē jìn shēng huó.This movie is very close to real life.
- 贴近。Tā men shì hěn tiē jìn de péng you.They are very close friends.
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