HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
近 — near
- Reading
- jìn
- Meaning
- near; close
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
近 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is jìn and it means near; close. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
近 appears in everyday chinese words such as 近 (near), 最近 (recently, lately) and 附近 (nearby, in the vicinity).
Chinese words containing 近
Frequently asked questions
What does 近 mean in Chinese?
近 means near; close in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 近 read?
近 is read jìn. Reading it inside real words — 近 and 最近 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 近 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 近 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 近 in a word?
A common word containing 近 is 近 (jìn) — "near". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 近 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 近 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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