Meaning
接近 means to move closer to something in space, time, or degree, or to describe something as being close or near. It can be used both as a verb (to approach, to get near) and as an adjective (close to, approximate). The word emphasizes the process or state of becoming or being near something.
Usage
Native speakers use 接近 in both physical contexts (approaching a place or person) and abstract contexts (nearing a goal, approximating a number). It's commonly followed by a noun or number to indicate what is being approached. In formal writing, it often describes approximations or near-equivalence. The verb form is very natural in expressions like 接近目标 (approaching the goal) or 接近完成 (nearing completion).
Examples
- 01我们已经接近目的地了。.We're already approaching our destination.
- 02这个项目的成本接近一百万元。.The cost of this project is close to one million yuan.
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Common collocations
- 接近目标to approach the goal
- 接近自然to be close to nature
- 接近完美close to perfect
- 接近尾声nearing the end
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 接 (to connect/join) with 近 (near), literally meaning 'to connect with nearness' or 'to join with what is close,' which evolved to mean approaching or being close to something.