接
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The word 接近 is formed by combining the character 接, which conveys the action of connecting or reaching, with 近, which denotes the state of being near or close; their combination directly yields the meaning of approaching or getting close to something.

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我们正在接近目的地。

Wǒmen zhèngzài jiējìn mùdìdì.

We are approaching our destination.

如果你接近边缘，请小心一点。

Rúguǒ nǐ jiējìn biānyuán, qǐng xiǎoxīn yīdiǎn.

If you approach the edge, please be careful.

他的答案非常接近正确答案。

Tā de dá'àn fēicháng jiējìn zhèngquè dá'àn.

His answer is very close to the correct one.

这种材料的性能接近天然皮革。

Zhè zhǒng cáiliào de xìngnéng jiējìn tiānrán pígé.

The performance of this material is close to that of natural leather.

通过不断实验，我们的设计接近了理想状态。

Tōngguò bùduàn shíyàn, wǒmen de shèjì jiējìnle lǐxiǎng zhuàngtài.

Through continuous experimentation, our design has approached the ideal state.

Word Definition - 接近

jiē jìn to approach; to get close to

Individual Character Details

接 jiē
近 jìn