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近
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Stroke order — 7 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 近
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 近 | jìn | near; close to |
| 附近 | fù jìn | nearby; neighboring; (in the) vicinity (of); neighborhood |
| 最近 | zuì jìn | recently; soon |
| 接近 | jiē jìn | to approach; to get close to |
| 近代 | jìn dài | the not-very-distant past; modern times, excluding recent decades |
| 急功近利 | jí gōng jìn lì | seeking instant benefit (idiom); shortsighted vision, looking only for fast return |
| 将近 | jiāng jìn | almost; nearly |
| 近来 | jìn lái | recently; lately |
FAQ
How many strokes does 近 have?
近 has 7 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 近?
The pinyin for 近 is jìn. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄐㄧㄣˋ.
What does 近 mean in Chinese?
近 means: near; close to. It appears in common words such as 近、附近、最近.