Chinese word

密切

Pronunciation

Pinyinmì qiè

Meaning

  • adjectiveclose

Example

他们的关系很密切。tā men de guān xì hěn mì qiè

Their relationship is very close.

Illustration for 密切 (close)

More examples

政府需要与公众保持密切联系。zhèng fǔ xū yào yǔ gōng zhòng bǎo chí mì qiè lián xì

The government needs to maintain close contact with the public.

Core concept

A close tie in which people, facts, or causes stay linked and exert strong influence on one another.

Common phrases

  • 密切合作mì qiè hé zuò

    close cooperation

  • 密切配合mì qiè pèi hé

    close coordination

  • 保持密切联系bǎo chí mì qiè lián xì

    maintain close contact

Similar words

亲密qīn mì: Describes people with a warm, friendly, and emotionally close relationship.
紧密jǐn mì: Describes parts of a plan or organization that are tightly connected and work together smoothly.
相关xiāng guān: Describes facts, ideas, or events that are connected or related to one another.

Definition in Chinese

表示两者之间存在高度相关或紧密的联系，彼此影响显著且常相互依存，可用于描述事实、原因或人际关系的紧密程度。biǎo shì liáng zhě zhī jiān cún zài gāo dù xiāng guān huò jǐn mì de lián xì bí cǐ yíng xiǎng xiǎn zhù qiě cháng xiāng hù yī cún kě yòng yú miáo shù shì shí yuán yīn huò rén jì guān xì de jǐn mì chéng dù

Word origin

The compound 密切 (mìqiè, "closely connected") uses 密 (mì, "compact or close") and 切 (qiè, "near or pressing") to suggest a connection whose parts remain closely joined.

Usage tips

  • English often uses "close" for physical distance, but 密切 (mìqiè, "closely connected") usually emphasizes a strong link or mutual influence rather than simple nearness.

Other meanings

  • closely connectedadjective
  • intimateadjective

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