to be close to · to approach; to draw near

kào jìn

k+ào·4th tonej+ìn·4th tone

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Citizens of higher social status were permitted to live closer to the center.

社会地位较高的公民被允許住在较靠近市中心的地方。

My town is by the sea.

我住的城市靠近大海。

That hotel was very near the lake.

这家旅馆非常靠近湖。

My house is close to the park.

我的房子靠近公园。

My house is close to a bus stop.

我的房子靠近一个公车站牌。

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