近 — meaning in English
jìn
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English meaning
- closely adv In a careful, detailed, or near manner.
- contiguous adjective Sharing a common border, or touching along an edge, so that there is no gap in between.
- imminent adj About to happen very soon.
- intimate adjective Very close and familiar, especially emotionally.
- marginal adj Located at or near an edge or border.
- near adj Physically close to something or someone.
- nearby adj Close by; not far away.
- neighboring adj Located next to or close by.
- nigh adverb Close in time or space; almost — an old-fashioned or literary word for "near."
Senses
近 is used for these senses in English:
- closely In a close manner.
- contiguous Adjacent; neighboring.
- imminent About to happen, occur, or take place very soon, especially of something which won't last long.
- intimate Closely acquainted; familiar.
- marginal (geography) Sharing a border; geographically adjacent.
- near At or towards a position close in space or time.
- nearby Next to, close to.
- neighboring (American spelling) Situated or living nearby or adjacent to.
contiguous — full definition
- adjective Sharing a common border, or touching along an edge, so that there is no gap in between.
- adjective Following one another without a break in a sequence of time or space.