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    Expressing "to approach" or "to draw near" with 靠近 (kàojìn)

    Direction & Movement
    Location & Position

    Structure

    靠近 + Object/Location

    Explanation

    靠近 (kàojìn) means "to approach," "to draw near," or "to get close to." It can function as both a verb and a preposition indicating proximity. For example, 靠近地球 means "to approach Earth."

    Examples

    • 请不要靠近施工现场，注意安全。

      Qǐng bú yào kàojìn shīgōng xiànchǎng, zhùyì ānquán.

      Please do not approach the construction site; pay attention to safety.

    • 猫悄悄靠近了桌上的鱼。

      Māo qiāoqiāo kàojìnle zhuō shàng de yú.

      The cat quietly crept up to the fish on the table.

    • 飞机正在靠近跑道，准备降落。

      Fēijī zhèngzài kàojìn pǎodào, zhǔnbèi jiàngluò.

      The airplane is approaching the runway, preparing to land.

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