English–Chinese
“approach” in Chinese
How to say “approach” in Chinese
“Approach” in Chinese is 临近 (lín jìn).
A point in time or space draws closer until it is near or about to arrive.
Example sentences with 临近
临近假期，大家都在计划旅行。lín jìn jià qī dà jiā dōu zài jì huà lǚ xíng
As the holiday approaches, everyone is planning a trip.
Tips for using 临近
- This verb works with a location or a scheduled event, and the surrounding noun shows whether the meaning concerns place or time.
Other Chinese words for “approach”
中秋节临近，我们要买月饼。zhōng qiū jié lín jìn wǒ men yào mǎi yuè bǐng
As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, we need to buy mooncakes.
火车正接近车站。huǒ chē zhèng jiē jìn chē zhàn
The train is approaching the station.
我走近她，想帮忙。wǒ zǒu jìn tā xiǎng bāng máng
I approached her, wanting to help.
考试的日期在逼近，我要开始复习。kǎo shì de rì qī zài bī jìn wǒ yào kāi shǐ fù xí
The exam date is approaching, so I need to start reviewing.