HSK 5
密切
mìqiè
closely
Structure
Subject + 密切 + 动词 (Verb) / A 与 B + 关系 + 密切
How it works
The word 密切 (mìqiè) can function as both an adjective meaning 'close' or 'intimate' (referring to relationships) and as an adverb meaning 'closely' or 'carefully' (referring to actions). When used as an adverb, it is often paired with verbs like 'watch', 'cooperate', or 'relate'.
Examples
我们两家公司之间的合作非常密切。
Wǒmen liǎng jiā gōngsī zhījiān de hézuò fēicháng mìqiè.
The cooperation between our two companies is very close.
医生正在密切观察病人的病情变化。
Yīshēng zhèngzài mìqiè guānchá bìngrén de bìngqíng biànhuà.
The doctor is closely observing the changes in the patient's condition.
这对好朋友的关系一直很密切。
Zhè duì hǎo péngyǒu de guānxì yīzhí hěn mìqiè.
The relationship between these two good friends has always been very close.
Common mistakes
Confusing 密切 (mìqiè) with 亲密 (qīnmì). While both mean 'close', 亲密 specifically describes emotional intimacy between people, whereas 密切 describes close coordination, observation, or logical connection.
Tip
Memorize the fixed expression '密切相关' (mìqiè xiāngguān), which means 'closely related'—it is very common in both HSK 5 reading and writing tasks.
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