English–Chinese

“get close to” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinkào jìn

Example

请不要靠近孩子。qǐng bú yào kào jìn hái zi

Please do not get close to the child.

Illustration for 靠近 (get close to)

How to say “get close to” in Chinese

“Get close to” in Chinese is 靠近 (kào jìn).

Two sides draw nearer until the space between them becomes small, whether the space is physical, temporal, or relational.

Full entry for 靠近: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 靠近

许多商店靠近火车站，生意很好。xǔ duō shāng diàn kào jìn huǒ chē zhàn shēng yì hěn hǎo

Many shops are near the train station, and business is very good.

Tips for using 靠近

  • English often uses "near" as a preposition or adjective, but 靠近 (kàojìn, "get close") is a verb, so the person or place approached can follow it directly.

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