最近 (zuìjìn) — how to say "recently" in Chinese

最近

Recently

Character composition

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Radicals / Keys

Wide

#13 · jiōng · 2 strokes

Walk

#162 · chuò · 3 strokes

Examples

最近天气变化很大,容易感冒。

Recently the weather has been changing a lot, it's easy to catch a cold.

最近很忙。

I have been very busy recently.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 最近 (zuìjìn) — recently

[zuìjìn-] Zooming Genie 最近 flew out of his lamp for a stroll. 🧞‍♂️ He perches on the most towering peak 最, getting close 近 to the people to share tales of his recent adventures. Everyone listens in awe because recently 最近, the Genie always brings the most intimate and thrilling news.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "recently" in Chinese?

"recently" in Chinese is 最近 (zuìjìn).

What does 最近 mean in English?

最近 (zuìjìn) means "Recently".

How is 最近 pronounced?

It is pronounced zuìjìn (written as zuijin). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "recently" in Chinese characters?

It is written 最近.

What HSK level is 最近?

最近 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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