noun HSK 4
Traditional 近處
nearby place · close by · vicinity
Meaning
近处 refers to a place or area that is close or nearby, typically within visible or easily reachable distance. It is the spatial opposite of 远处 (far away). This word is commonly used when describing locations, scenery, or objects in relation to one's current position.
Usage
Native speakers use 近处 frequently when describing scenes or giving directions. It often appears in descriptive passages, travel writing, or when contrasting near and far perspectives. Commonly paired with verbs like 看 (to look), 有 (there is/are), or 站 (to stand).
Examples
- 01近处有几个孩子在玩耍，远处是连绵的山脉。, .Nearby, several children are playing, and in the distance are rolling mountains.
- 02从近处看这幅画，可以看到画家精细的笔触。, .Looking at this painting from up close, you can see the artist's fine brushstrokes.
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Common collocations
- 在近处at a nearby place
- 从近处看to look from close by
- 近处的风景nearby scenery
Antonyms
Origin
Compound word combining 近 (near) and 处 (place). The construction follows a common Chinese pattern of combining a spatial descriptor with 处 to indicate a location at that spatial relationship.