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近jìnnear

Learn the Chinese character 近 with its source-linked HSK 2 status, pronunciation, one concise learning meaning, stroke order, real HSK words, and published learning contexts.

Character writing

How to write 近

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HSK vocabulary

Words with 近

Source-linked HSK vocabulary records that contain 近.

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Real usage

Example sentences with 近

Published HSK 2 course contexts only. Each sentence links back to the lesson that owns it.

  1. 附近方便吗？

    Fùjìn fāngbiàn ma?

    Is the area convenient?

    HSK 2 course · Lesson 4 · published context →

  2. 还不错。公司离我家近多了，坐地铁十五分钟就到。

    Hái búcuò. Gōngsī lí wǒ jiā jìn duō le, zuò dìtiě shíwǔ fēnzhōng jiù dào.

    Pretty good. It's much closer to my home now — only fifteen minutes by subway.

    HSK 2 course · Lesson 14 · published context →

  3. 大家都很友好，就是最近有点儿忙。

    Dàjiā dōu hěn yǒuhǎo, jiùshì zuìjìn yǒudiǎnr máng.

    Everyone is friendly. It's just been a little busy lately.

    HSK 2 course · Lesson 14 · published context →
Character questions

About 近

Short answers for character learning.

What does 近 mean in Chinese?

近 is listed here with the concise learning meaning: near.

How do you pronounce 近?

近 is shown as jìn.

Is 近 an HSK 2 character?

Yes. 近 is HSK 2 recognition character #37.

Can I practise writing 近?

Yes. Use Watch, Trace, or Write above.

Learning details

  • HSK 2 recognition
  • HSK 2 handwriting practice
  • 3 linked HSK words
  • 3 published course contexts
  • Audio available
Content transparency

Sources and editorial policy

  • HSK placement:HSK 2 recognition character #37. See the HSK 3.0 guide for the published syllabus reference.
  • Writing scope: not identified as part of the official HSK 2 recognition practice.
  • Meaning and pronunciation: CC-CEDICT dictionary data, shown as supplemental learning metadata; displayed reading source: HSK 2 vocabulary data.
  • Vocabulary: source-linked HSK 2 vocabulary records, with every word linked to its existing HSK vocabulary page.
  • Example sentences: published hskone HSK 2 course contexts, linked to the lesson that owns the original content.
  • Stroke-order practice: HanziWriter character data. This page is a source-linked learning reference, not an official HSK publication.
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