附近

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HSK 3

Meaning

nearby; neighboring
(in the) vicinity (of); neighborhood

Definition

附近指的是某个地点或物体周围不远的地方。

Refers to the area close to a certain place or object.

Usage

用来表示空间上的近距离，常作名词或方位词使用，后面可接“的”或单独使用，也可跟“在”等介词组成短语。

Used to indicate spatial proximity, often as a noun or locative word, can be followed by '的' or used alone, also can combine with prepositions like '在'.

Examples

1 我家附近有一家超市。 (There is a supermarket near my house.)
2 附近有地铁站吗？ (Is there a subway station nearby?)
3 他住在学校附近。 (He lives near the school.)
4 这附近有很多餐馆。 (There are many restaurants in this area.)
5 请在附近找一下钥匙。 (Please look for the keys nearby.)
6 我们就在附近逛逛吧。 (Let's just wander around nearby.)

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