Writing
贴近 (tiē jìn) — how to say "to get close to" in Chinese
贴近
To get close to, to be close to
verb · adjective
Character composition
贴
to stick, to press against
近
near, close
Radicals / Keys
貝
Shell
#154 · bèi · 7 strokes
辵
Walk
#162 · chuò · 7 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
贴近自然
tiē jìn zì rán
be close to nature
贴近现实
tiē jìn xiàn shí
be close to reality
Examples
我们应该贴近群众，了解他们的需求。
We should get close to the people and understand their needs.
他贴近我说话。
He speaks close to me.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to get close to" in Chinese?
"to get close to" in Chinese is 贴近 (tiē jìn).
What does 贴近 mean in English?
贴近 (tiē jìn) means "To get close to, to be close to".
How is 贴近 pronounced?
It is pronounced tiē jìn (written as tie jin, tiejin). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to get close to" in Chinese characters?
It is written 贴近: 贴 has 9 strokes, 近 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 贴近?
贴近 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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