近在咫尺 (jìn zài zhǐ chǐ) — (idiom) within easy reach, very close (physically or metaphorically)
Definition
A literary idiom meaning 'right in front of you' — literally the distance of a 'zhǐ' (a small ancient unit, ∼1/3 meter) from your 'chǐ' (foot). Used for both physical nearness and figurative closeness like success or a deadline.
idiom
within easy reachvery close (physically or metaphorically)
Examples
- 近在咫尺，。Wǒ jiā lí gōng sī jìn zài zhǐ chǐ, zǒu lù jiù néng dào.My home is very close to the office; I can walk there.
- 近在咫尺，！Shèng lì yǐ jīng jìn zài zhǐ chǐ, dà jiā zài jiā bǎ jìn!Victory is within reach; everyone, work a little harder!
- 近在咫尺，？Kǎo shì rì qī jìn zài zhǐ chǐ, nǐ zhǔn bèi hǎo le ma?The exam date is very near; are you ready?
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