近
来

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The word "近来" is formed through a logical and spatial conceptual blend. It combines the character 近 (jìn), meaning "near" or "close" in a spatial sense, with the character 来 (lái), meaning "to come". Together, they create a temporal metaphor where a span of time is visualized as having "come near" to the present moment, thus forming the meaning of "recently" or "lately".

Example Sentences Hide

近来天气很好。

Jìnlái tiānqì hěn hǎo.

The weather has been good lately.

我近来工作很忙。

Wǒ jìnlái gōngzuò hěn máng.

I have been busy with work lately.

近来他经常锻炼身体。

Jìnlái tā jīngcháng duànliàn shēntǐ.

He has been exercising regularly lately.

近来我的学习进步很快。

Jìnlái wǒ de xuéxí jìnbù hěn kuài.

My studies have improved quickly recently.

近来因为疫情，很多人都在家工作。

Jìnlái yīnwèi yìqíng, hěnduō rén dōu zài jiā gōngzuò.

Recently, because of the pandemic, many people have been working from home.

Word Definition - 近来

jìn lái recently; lately

Individual Character Details

近 jìn
来 lái