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The radical 辶 (chuò) relates to movement or travel, while 斤 (jīn) on the right provides the pronunciation. The character 近 primarily denotes physical closeness between two points or objects. This sense of proximity extends to time, describing events that occurred recently or will happen soon. It also conveys interpersonal intimacy and familial relatedness, making it a versatile term for closeness in space, time, and relationships.
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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。