COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 近 is built
Traditional etymology note: 辶 (walk) suggests the meaning, while 斤 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 近 (jìn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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jìnTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jìn
近
near
Common words
fù jìn
附近
nearby; neighboring; (in the) vicinity (of); neighborhood
zuì jìn
最近
recently; soon; nearest
jiāng jìn
将近
almost; nearly; close to
jiē jìn
接近
to approach; to get close to
jìn dài
近代
the not-very-distant past; modern times, excluding recent decades; (in the context of Chinese history) the period from the Opium Wars until the May 4th Movement (mid-19th century to 1919); capitalist times (pre-1949)
jìn qī
近期
near in time; in the near future; very soon; recent
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 近
Say “jìn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 近
Common words and phrases
fù jìn
nearby; neighboring; (in the) vicinity (of); neighborhood
zuì jìn
recently; soon; nearest
jiāng jìn
almost; nearly; close to
jiē jìn
to approach; to get close to
jìn dài
the not-very-distant past; modern times, excluding recent decades; (in the context of Chinese history) the period from the Opium Wars until the May 4th Movement (mid-19th century to 1919); capitalist times (pre-1949)
jìn qī
near in time; in the near future; very soon; recent
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“近”。
Zhège zì shì “jìn”.
This character is “近”.
我正在学习“近”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jìn” zì.
I am learning the character “近”.
请写一遍“近”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jìn”.
Please write “近” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 近?
近 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 近 (jìn) mean?
近 (jìn) means near.
What is the radical of 近?
The radical of 近 is 辶, associated with Not yet classified.