近 Stroke Order — How to Write 近
近 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 辶, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
近 Radical and Character Components
近 is a phono-semantic compound: 辶 (walk) carries the meaning, while 斤 indicates the sound.
Radical: 辶 + 4 more strokes
近 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jìn
Meanings of 近 in Chinese
1
jìn近
Close; near; short distance; referring to something happening soon or nearby, opposite of far.
考试近在眉睫，我得抓紧时间复习了。
The exam is imminent, I need to hurry up and review.
The period of time not long before the present; recent; current.
近来你身体怎么样？
How have you been recently?
Refers to being close, intimate, or approachable in relationships or demeanor.
他性格温和，非常平易近人
He has a gentle personality and is very approachable.
Close; similar; approximate; nearly the same.
这两个颜色很相近，很难区分。
These two colors are very similar, making them hard to distinguish.
Shallow; simple; easy to understand (referring to language or style).
他的讲解风格平近，即使是初学者也能轻松掌握要点。
His explanation style is simple and easy to understand, so even beginners can easily grasp the main points.
Common Words and Phrases with 近
1
close and convenient
我们找一个近便的咖啡馆，坐下来聊聊天吧
Let's find a convenient cafe nearby and sit down for a chat.
2
The electromagnetic or acoustic field existing near its source, typically within one wavelength.
在无线充电技术中，近场感应耦合是一种常见的能量传输方式。
In wireless charging technology, near-field inductive coupling is a common method of energy transfer.
3
an intimate minister of a monarch
国王的近臣们总是能第一时间了解他的意图，并协助处理宫廷中的日常事务。
The king's close advisors always understood his intentions first and helped manage the daily affairs in the court.
4
A short-range missile, typically with a range of less than 1000 kilometers.
这种新型近程导弹可以在短时间内精确打击目标。
This new type of short-range missile can accurately strike targets within a short time.
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Modern times; often referring to the period in China from the mid-19th century to the May Fourth Movement, or the capitalist era.
近代科学技术的发展，极大地改变了人们的生活方式。
The development of modern science and technology has profoundly transformed people's ways of life.
7
A shortcut; a more direct and agile method to achieve a goal.
为了节省时间，我们决定走一条近道。
To save time, we decided to take a shortcut.
8
Perigee, the point in the orbit of a celestial body or artificial satellite when it is closest to the Earth.
月球在运行到近地点时，看起来会比平时更大更亮。
When the Moon reaches its perigee, it appears larger and brighter than usual.
9
The Near East, a historical term for the region of Southwest Asia and Northeast Africa, generally excluding Iran and Afghanistan.
许多古代文明都在近东地区留下了辉煌的遗迹。
Many ancient civilizations left splendid ruins in the Near East.
10
The near ancient times, typically referring to the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties in China (up to the mid-19th century).
在艺术史研究中，近古时期的绘画风格常常展现出独特的文化内涵和地域特色。
In art history research, painting styles from the recent antiquity often display unique cultural connotations and regional characteristics.
11
Coastal waters; offshore.
近海的捕鱼船队通常在天亮前出发，捕捞新鲜海产。
Coastal fishing fleets usually depart before dawn to catch fresh seafood.
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Kinki (a region in Japan, historically referring to the area near the capital); environs of the capital.
这座古老的寺庙坐落在近畿地区，每年吸引着无数游客。
This ancient temple is situated in the Kinki region, attracting countless visitors every year.
14
suburb; outskirts of a city
他们决定在城市的近郊购买一套更大的房子。
They decided to buy a bigger house in the city's suburbs.
15
close-up scenery
这张照片的近景是一片盛开的玫瑰花，非常美丽。
The foreground of this photo is a patch of blooming roses, which is very beautiful.
16
recent developments or current situation
我打电话给老朋友，询问他的近况。
I called my old friend to ask about his recent situation.
More words with 近
- fù附jìn近Nearby or in the vicinity.
- kào靠jìn近Approach, Get closer
- lín临jìn近near; close to; approaching
- bī逼jìn近approach, draw near
- còu凑jìn近to move close to
- āi挨jìn近approach, get close to
- jiāng将jìn近nearly; close to; almost
- lín邻jìn近Proximity, Nearness
- pò迫jìn近to approach; to draw near
- qiǎn浅jìn近simple, easy to understand
- qiè切jìn近very close; very much in line with
- qū趋jìn近approach, draw near
- tiē贴jìn近To press close to; to be intimate.
- jiù就jìn近nearby; in the vicinity
- qīn亲jìn近Be close to, Intimate
- zuì最jìn近recently, lately
- bàng傍jìn近near; close to
- bīn濒jìn近on the brink of; impending
- cè侧jìn近nearby
- fán凡jìn近Everything nearby
Idioms with 近
- jìn近huǒ火xiān先jiāo焦Those nearest danger suffer first
- jìn近qīn亲fán繁zhí殖inbreeding or lack of diversity
- jìn近shuǐ水lóu楼tái台enjoy priority due to favorable position
- jìn近zài在méi眉jié睫imminent; close at hand
- jìn近zài在zhǐ咫chǐ尺extremely close at hand
- jìn近zhū朱zhě者chì赤Good company makes good people
- bù不jìn近rén人qíng情unreasonable and unsympathetic
- hé和ǎi蔼jìn近rén人kind and approachable
- jí急gōng功jìn近lì利eager for quick success and immediate gain
- jí急gōng功jìn近míng名eager for quick success and fame
- píng平yì易jìn近rén人approachable and amiable
- shě舍jìn近qiú求yuǎn远abandon near for far
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Open the tool →Questions about 近
What does 近 mean in Chinese?
近 (jìn) means “Close” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 近?
近 is pronounced jìn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 近 have?
近 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 近?
近 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 辶. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 近?
The radical of 近 is 辶, and 近 is a phono-semantic compound.
