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近

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near
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Usage

  • The word '近' is used to describe something being nearby or close in distance.
  • It can be used to compare distances by saying 'A 近 B' meaning A is closer to B.
  • '近' can also be used in time expressions to indicate something will happen soon.
  • It often appears before nouns to specify location, e.g., '近商場' means near the mall.
  • In negative sentences, you can say '唔近' to mean not close or far.
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Examples

  • 我屋企近學校。
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    ngo5 uk1 kei2 gan6 hok6 haau6.
    My home is near the school.
  • 餐廳唔近，行路要十五分鐘。
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    caan1 teng1 m4 gan6, haang4 lou6 jiu3 sap6 ng5 fan1 zung1.
    The restaurant is not near; it takes fifteen minutes to walk.
  • 你屋企近邊度？
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    nei5 uk1 kei2 gan6 bin1 dou6?
    Where is your home near?
  • 比賽近咗，下星期就開始。
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    bei2 coi3 gan6 zo2, haa6 sing1 kei4 zau6 hoi1 ci2.
    The competition is near, it starts next week.

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