相近 xiāngjìn close
close; similar to
How to remember 相近: 相 mutual + 近 close = close.
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How it is used
- Close or similar (in value, meaning, or nature) - 这两个词意思相近 (zhè liǎng gè cí yìsi xiāngjìn) these two words are close in meaning.
- More about resemblance/proximity than identity; contrast 相同 (identical). Can also mean physically near: 年龄相近 (niánlíng xiāngjìn) similar in age.