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Using 接近 (jiējìn) to express approaching or being close to
Degree & Intensity
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Structure
Subject + 接近 + Object
Explanation
接近 (jiējìn) means "to approach" or "to be close to" and is used as a verb or adjective. It describes the act of getting nearer to something in space, time, or degree.
Examples
考试时间接近了，我得抓紧复习。
Kǎoshì shíjiān jiējìn le, wǒ děi zhuājǐn fùxí.
The exam is approaching; I need to hurry up and review.
这个答案已经很接近正确答案了。
Zhège dá'àn yǐjīng hěn jiējìn zhèngquè dá'àn le.
This answer is already very close to the correct answer.
气温接近四十度，大家尽量少出门。
Qìwēn jiējìn sìshí dù, dàjiā jǐnliàng shǎo chūmén.
The temperature is approaching forty degrees; everyone should try to go out less.