近 (jìn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 近 (jìn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 近 (jìn) means "near; close". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 近 stroke by stroke?

近 has 7 strokes. The radical is 辶. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 近 and 巡?

近 (jìn) and 巡 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 近?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 辶. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 近?

Common words containing 近 include: 最近 (zuì jìn) — Recently / lately; 附近 (fù jìn) — nearby / vicinity; 接近 (jiē jìn) — to approach / to be close to.

How to Write 近

The character 近 (jìn) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

近 is pronounced jìn in Mandarin Chinese. It means near; close.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 近 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 近

最近 zuì jìn

Recently / lately

附近 fù jìn

nearby / vicinity

接近 jiē jìn

to approach / to be close to

Example Sentences

你最近身体怎么样？

nǐ zuì jìn shēn tǐ zěn me yàng

How is your health lately?

我家附近有一个公园。

wǒ jiā fù jìn yǒu yí gè gōng yuán

There is a park near my home.

考试日期越来越接近了。

kǎo shì rì qī yuè lái yuè jiē jìn le

The exam date is getting closer and closer.

Similar Characters

巡 xún

边 biān

辽 liáo

Practice Writing 近 (jìn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 近

What does 近 (jìn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 近 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 近 and 巡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 近?

What common words use 近?

How to Write 近 (jìn)