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to be close to

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

kao4jin4 • kàojìn

Meaning


Primary

to be close to

Alternatives

be close to, be close, close to, close

Mnemonic


靠近 To be close to something is to be 近 near enough that you can 靠 lean on it.

Usage


靠近 我们 小区 有 一 家 超市。

There is a supermarket close to us.

他 的 房间 靠近 厕所。

His room is close to the toilet.

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