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附近 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
附近fùjìn(in the) vicinityHSK 3, f, rank #943, Medium
附近fùjìnnearbyHSK 3, f, rank #943, Medium
附近fùjìnneighboringHSK 3, f, rank #943, Medium
附近fùjìnnext toHSK 3, f, rank #943, Medium
fùjìn(fu4jin4) T4
  1. 1(in the) vicinity
  2. 2nearby
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March 24, 2026
附近fùjìn(fu4jin4)

The term '附近' refers to a nearby area or vicinity, often used to describe locations that are close to each other. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts to indicate proximity, such as when asking for directions or describing the location of a place in relation to another.

Frequency#943DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, knowing the '附近' is essential for social interactions, especially in cities where neighborhoods have distinct characteristics and community activities. Locals often rely on nearby amenities and services for convenience.

Memory Tip

Imagine a friendly neighbor (邻居, línjū) hanging out in the '附近' (fùjìn) – they live close by! The character '附' suggests attachment or being close, while '近' means near, creating a vivid picture of neighbors gathering in the vicinity.

Meanings of 附近

fùjìn(fu4jin4)
1(in the) vicinity
2nearby
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About 附近

附近Simplified
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方位词direction word (dir.)Part of Speech
#943Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L3IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 附近

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邻近 (línjìn) - use 附近 when emphasizing a general area nearby, while 邻近 is more specific to adjacent locations.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a friendly neighbor (邻居, línjū) hanging out in the '附近' (fùjìn) – they live close by! The character '附' suggests attachment or being close, while '近' means near, creating a vivid picture of neighbors gathering in the vicinity.

Usage Notes

Be careful with the tone; '附近' must be pronounced with the correct fourth and fourth tones to convey the intended meaning. Common collocations include '附近的商店' (nearby store) or '附近的学校' (nearby school). It's informal, so it’s suitable for everyday conversation but may not be appropriate in very formal writing.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 3 word, '附近' connects well with other location-related vocabulary like '那里' (there) and '这里' (here). Focus on using it in sentences to describe your surroundings, which is a common practical use at this level.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, knowing the '附近' is essential for social interactions, especially in cities where neighborhoods have distinct characteristics and community activities. Locals often rely on nearby amenities and services for convenience.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '附近' with '附近的' (fùjìn de) when describing something, incorrectly saying '我住在附近的商店' instead of '我住在附近' (I live nearby). Remember, '附近' stands alone when indicating location.

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Component Characters

附fùnearby; to adhere to, to attach; to rely on
HSK 77 strokes阝
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近jìnnear
HSK 27 strokes辶
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Grammar Patterns of 附近

附近 carries 4 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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我家____有一个超市。

There is a supermarket near my home.

Example Sentences for 附近 (10)

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他注意到惠特克公园附近正在兴建一幢新楼。

tā zhù yì dào huì tè kè gōng yuán fù jìn zhèng zài xīng jiàn yī chuáng xīn lóu。

He noticed a new building going up near Whitaker Park.
2
他在西班牙海岸附近的一次海难中溺水身亡。

tā zài xī bān yá hǎi àn fù jìn de yī cì hǎi nán zhōng nì shuǐ shēn wáng。

He was drowned in a shipwreck off the coast of Spain.
3
附近的店主在那个男人后面追赶并把他抓住了。

fù jìn de diàn zhǔ zài nà gè nán rén hòu miàn zhuī gǎn bìng bǎ tā zhuā zhù le。

Neighbouring shopkeepers ran after the man and caught him.
4
附近有一片白色沙滩，是沐日光浴的绝佳场所。

fù jìn yǒu yī piàn bái sè shā tān， ， shì mù rì guāng yù de jué jiā cháng。

Nearby there is a stretch of white sand beach perfect for sunbathing.
5
附近有一两个人投来怀疑的目光。

fù jìn yǒu yī liǎng gè rén tóu lái huái yí de mù guāng。

There were one or two suspicious looks from nearby.
6
卡普里岛附近海域的污染也许仅仅是个开始。

kǎ pǔ lǐ dǎo fù jìn hǎi yù de wū rǎn yě xǔ jǐn jǐn shì gè kāi shǐ。

The contamination of the sea around Capri may be just the beginning.
7
3个坐在我附近的学童突然偷偷地笑了起来。

3 3 gè zuò zài wǒ fù jìn de xué tóng tū rán tōu tōu dì xiào le qǐ。

Suddenly, three schoolkids sitting near me started sniggering.
8
这附近有个动物园？我的孩子们一定会很高兴的。

zhè fù jìn yǒu gè dòng wù yuán？ ？ wǒ de hái zǐ mén yī dìng huì hěn gāo xīng。

There's a zoo round here? That's dandy for my kids.
9
在布里斯托尔附近的5号高速公路上，南行的车辆排成了绵延20英里的长龙。

zài bù lǐ sī tuō ěr fù jìn de5 5 hào gāo sù gōng lù， shàng ， nán háng de chē liàng pái chéng le20 mián yán 20 yīng lǐ。

Southbound traffic tailed back for twenty miles on the M5 near Bristol.
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由于存在着危险的下层逆流，在大部分海岸线附近游泳都不安全。

yóu yú cún zài zháo wēi xiǎn de xià céng nì liú， ， zài dà bù fēn hǎi àn xiàn fù jìn yóu yǒng dū bù ān。

Dangerous undertows make swimming unsafe along most of the coastline.

Cultural Notes for 附近

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, knowing the '附近' is essential for social interactions, especially in cities where neighborhoods have distinct characteristics and community activities. Locals often rely on nearby amenities and services for convenience.

Frequently Asked Questions about 附近

You can say, '附近有一个很好的餐厅' (There is a very good restaurant nearby).