English–Chinese
“be close to” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyintiē jìn
Example
这件衬衫很贴近皮肤，手感好。zhè jiàn chèn shān hěn tiē jìn pí fū shóu gǎn hǎo
This shirt is close to the skin and feels good.
How to say “be close to” in Chinese
“Be close to” in Chinese is 贴近 (tiē jìn).
Come close enough to touch, fit, or align with something.
Example sentences with 贴近
这部纪录片很贴近生活，拍得很真实。zhè bù jì lù piàn hěn tiē jìn shēng huó pāi de hěn zhēn shí
This documentary is close to real life and was filmed very realistically.
Tips for using 贴近
- English often uses separate verbs for physical contact and practical relevance, while Chinese extends one closeness image across both, making the context especially important.