接近

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 飞机正在接近目的地。▶ —
   The plane is approaching its destination.
2. 他的水平已经接近专业选手。▶ —
   His level is already close to that of a professional.

Collocations

Mnemonic

接 jiē "to touch" + 近 jìn "near": to come near enough to touch, i.e. to approach, to get close to. 接 has the hand radical 扌; 近 has the walk radical 辶. ① to draw near (接近目标) ② to be close in level. Opposite of 远离 (to move away).

Related

Quick check

1. What is an antonym of 接近?

   • 远离 (to move away)
   • 靠近 (to get close)
   • 临近 (to draw near)
   • 逼近 (to close in)