近日 jìnrì the past few days
(in) the past few days; recently; (within) the next few days
How to remember 近日: 近 close + 日 sun = the past few days.
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How it is used
- Written 'in the past few days / recently', typical of news - 近日气温下降 (jìnrì qìwēn xiàjiàng) temperatures have dropped in recent days.
- Formal register; in speech you'd say 最近 (zuìjìn). Can also point forward ('in the coming days') depending on context.