Chinese

kàojìn
Meaning: to approach; to get close to
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

船慢慢地靠近碼頭了。
船慢慢地靠近码头了。
The ship slowly approached the dock.
這裡屬於危險地帶,請不要靠近。
This area is a dangerous zone, please do not approach.
請勿靠近高壓線。
Please do not get close to the high-voltage lines.
草原上的野馬正慢慢靠近水源。
The wild horse on the grassland is slowly approaching the water source.
這條河流的水勢非常湍急,請不要靠近。
The current of this river is very rapid, please do not go near it.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate movement towards a target or physical proximity.

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