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最近 (zuì jìn): recently

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 3noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
recently
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 3

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • recently
  • soon
  • nearest
  • recently
  • lately
  • soon
  • in the near future
  • nearest
  • closest (superlative of 近)

Chinese explanation

  • 指在说话之前不久的一段时间,相当于“近来”。例如:最近我很忙。
  • 也表示在空间或时间上距离现在最近的地方或位置。例如:最近的那家商店。

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Character breakdown

HSK 2

(before an adjective or verb) to the highest degree

HSK 2

near

Example sentences

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Recently I've been very busy and have no time to watch TV.

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How has your studying been recently?

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Recently the weather has been getting hotter and hotter.

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Recently I made a new friend.

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He recently found a new job.

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Recently I go running in the park every day.

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Recently I've been very busy and have no time to rest.

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He is going to Beijing on a business trip soon.

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Excuse me, where is the nearest bank?

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The weather has changed a lot recently; take care to stay warm.

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