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The character "近" conveys the concept of closeness or proximity, and its structure combines the radical 辶, indicating movement, with the component 斤, which primarily serves a phonetic function, leading to an etymological interpretation of moving near to something that aligns with its core meaning of physical nearness. While its early usage centered on spatial distance, the meaning gradually expanded to encompass temporal proximity, as in recent events, and abstract closeness, such as intimate relationships, with the character maintaining a consistent form over centuries where its components continue to reflect its original intent despite this broadening semantic range.
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学校离我家很近。
最近天气很好。
附近有一个公园。
走近一点看看。
近年来科技发展很快。
他的观点近似于我的。
由于疫情，近期的会议都取消了。
在近代历史上，中国经历了巨大变化。