Definition
近乎 is a formal verb meaning 'to be close to' or 'to border on'. It is often used before adjectives or nouns to indicate an approach to a certain state or quality, and is common in written or formal spoken contexts. You can think of it as equivalent to 'nearly', 'almost', or 'on the verge of'.
v.
to be close toto approach (in distance, time, or degree)to be almostto border on (a state or quality)
Examples
- 近乎。Tā de biǎoxiàn jìn hu wánměi.His performance was nearly perfect.
- 近乎。Zhè zhǒng yánsè jìn hu hēisè.This color is almost black.
- 近乎。Tā jìn hu měitiān dōu qù túshūguǎn.He goes to the library almost every day.
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