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Describing something as recent or near with 近 (jìn)
Degree & Intensity
Location & Position
Time Expressions
Structure
近 + Time Period + 来
Explanation
The adjective 近 (jìn) means 'near,' 'close,' or 'recent' and can describe both physical proximity and temporal closeness. When used for time, it often appears in phrases like 近几年 (in recent years) or 近来 (recently). It is a versatile word used across casual and formal registers.
Examples
我家离地铁站很近，走路五分钟就到。
Wǒ jiā lí dìtiě zhàn hěn jìn, zǒulù wǔ fēnzhōng jiù dào.
My home is very close to the subway station, just a five-minute walk.
近几年，这座城市变化特别大。
Jìn jǐ nián, zhè zuò chéngshì biànhuà tèbié dà.
In recent years, this city has changed tremendously.
超市就在附近，离这儿很近。
Chāoshì jiù zài fùjìn, lí zhèr hěn jìn.
The supermarket is nearby, very close to here.