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The word "亲近" is formed by combining the character "亲", meaning familial or emotionally close, with "近", meaning physically or relationally near. Their meanings merge to create a compound signifying intimate closeness or the act of becoming dear and familiar, directly reflecting the dual aspects of affection and proximity.

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他喜欢亲近大自然。

Tā xǐhuān qīnjìn dàzìrán.

He likes to get close to nature.

子女应该多亲近父母。

Zǐnǚ yīnggāi duō qīnjìn fùmǔ.

Children should be close to their parents.

他待人友善，让人很想亲近。

Tā dàirén yǒushàn, ràng rén hěn xiǎng qīnjìn.

He is friendly and makes people want to be close to him.

这位领导平易近人，员工都愿意亲近他。

Zhè wèi lǐngdǎo píngyìjìnrén, yuángōng dōu yuànyì qīnjìn tā.

This leader is approachable, and the employees are all willing to be close to him.

内心的隔阂消除了，他们才真正亲近起来。

Nèixīn de géhé xiāochú le, tāmen cái zhēnzhèng qīnjìn qǐlái.

The inner barrier was removed, and only then did they truly become close.

Word Definition - 亲近

qīn jìn intimate; to get close to

Individual Character Details

亲 qīn, qìng
近 jìn