Definition
接近 is the general word for 'approach, get close to' – it works for distance, time, and abstract quantities (e.g., scores). 靠近 focuses on physical movement toward a place, while 临近 is used mainly for time (an event approaching) or spatial adjacency. 逼近 adds a sense of pressure or threat (e.g., a deadline).
verb
to approachto get close to
Examples
- 接近。Tā de chéngjì yǐjīng jiē jìn mǎnfēn le.His score is already close to a perfect score.
- 接近。Wǒmen zhèngzài jiē jìn mùdìdì.We are approaching our destination.
- 接近，。Chūnjié jiē jìn le, dàjiā dōu zài zhǔnbèi guò nián.Spring Festival is approaching, and everyone is preparing for the New Year.
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