Chinese

jìnrì
Meaning: recently; in the past few days
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

近
日

Example sentences

The weather has been very cold recently.
這個地區蘊藏著豐富的石油,近日將進行開採。
这个地区蕴藏著丰富的石油,近日将进行开采。
This region has rich oil reserves; extraction will begin soon.
警方近日破獲了一個販毒團伙。
警方近日破获了一个贩毒团伙。
The police recently busted a drug-trafficking gang.

Usage Notes

Refers to the few days closest to the present, often just past.

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