近 (jìn): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Near in place

近 indicates physical or positional closeness, as in 附近 (nearby) and 接近 (to approach).

HSK 3

Near in time

近 refers to recent or upcoming time, as in 最近 (recently) and 近期 (near in time).

HSK 3

zuì最

jìn近

recently

HSK 3.0 · L5

jìn近

rì日

(in) the past few days

HSK 3.0 · L5

jìn近

qī期

near in time

HSK 6

jìn近

lái来

recently; lately

Abstract closeness

近 expresses closeness in relations or concepts, as in 近代 (modern times) and 近视 (shortsighted).

HSK 5

jìn近

dài代

modern times

HSK 6

jiāng将

jìn近

be close to; almost; nearby

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

lín临

jìn近

Near

HSK 3.0 · L6

jìn近

shì视

shortsighted

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近 (jìn): Near — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 近

Stroke Order Diagrams 近

Character Breakdown

Printable Writing Worksheet: 近

How to Use 近

Near in place

HSK Vocabulary: 近

Example Sentences

HSK Level 2

Same Sound

Same Radical

Near in time

Abstract closeness

Related Characters

HSK Level 2

Same Sound

Same Radical