附
近

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The Chinese word "附近" is formed by combining the character "附", which means to attach or be adjacent, with the character "近", meaning near or close. Together, they create a compound word that directly signifies the state of being nearby or in the immediate vicinity, with each character reinforcing the concept of proximity.

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图书馆附近很安静。

Túshūguǎn fùjìn hěn ānjìng.

The area near the library is very quiet.

我家附近有一个大公园。

Wǒ jiā fùjìn yǒu yī gè dà gōngyuán.

There is a big park near my home.

请告诉我附近的医院在哪里。

Qǐng gàosu wǒ fùjìn de yīyuàn zài nǎlǐ.

Please tell me where the nearby hospital is.

由于附近在施工，道路有些拥堵。

Yóuyú fùjìn zài shīgōng, dàolù yǒuxiē yōngdǔ.

Because there is construction nearby, the road is somewhat congested.

为了减少通勤时间，他决定搬到公司附近居住。

Wèile jiǎnshǎo tōngqín shíjiān, tā juédìng bān dào gōngsī fùjìn jūzhù.

In order to reduce commute time, he decided to move to live near the company.

Word Definition - 附近

fù jìn nearby; neighboring; (in the) vicinity (of); neighborhood

Individual Character Details

附 fù, fù
近 jìn