靠
近

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The word "靠近" is formed by combining the character "靠", meaning to lean on or be near, with the character "近", meaning close or approaching. Together, they create a verb that explicitly denotes the action of moving closer to or becoming proximate to something, with each character directly contributing to the overall sense of proximity.

Example Sentences Hide

请你靠近我。

Qǐng nǐ kàojìn wǒ.

Please come close to me.

他慢慢靠近门口。

Tā mànman kàojìn ménkǒu.

He slowly approaches the door.

孩子们靠近海边玩耍。

Háizimen kàojìn hǎibiān wánshuǎ.

The children play near the seaside.

为了安全，请勿靠近施工现场。

Wèile ānquán, qǐng wù kàojìn shīgōng xiànchǎng.

For safety, do not approach the construction site.

科学家们正在研究如何让航天器安全靠近小行星。

Kēxuéjiāmen zhèngzài yánjiū rúhé ràng hángtiānqì ānquán kàojìn xiǎoxíngxīng.

Scientists are researching how to make spacecraft safely approach asteroids.

Word Definition - 靠近

kào jìn to be close to; to approach; to draw near

Individual Character Details

靠 kào
近 jìn