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    Using 密切 (mìqiè) to express "closely"

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    Explanation

    The word 密切 (mìqiè) means "close" or "closely" and describes a tight, attentive relationship or level of involvement. It is frequently used in formal or written Chinese, such as 密切关注 (closely monitor) or 密切合作 (closely cooperate). It conveys a stronger sense of attention than simply using 近.

    Examples

    • 我们两个部门一直密切合作。

      Wǒmen liǎng gè bùmén yìzhí mìqiè hézuò.

      Our two departments have always worked closely together.

    • 医生让家属密切观察病人的情况。

      Yīshēng ràng jiāshǔ mìqiè guānchá bìngrén de qíngkuàng.

      The doctor asked the family to closely monitor the patient's condition.

    • 这件事跟我们的利益密切相关。

      Zhè jiàn shì gēn wǒmen de lìyì mìqiè xiāngguān.

      This matter is closely related to our interests.

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