aai1 gan6挨近
Jyutpingaai1 gan6
Yaleāai gahn
Definition
To lean closer or draw near to someone or something.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
Using 挨近 implies a physical movement to reduce the distance between two objects or people. It is often interchangeable with 挨埋, though 挨近 sounds slightly more descriptive of the proximity itself rather than just the action of moving. It is common to add the particle 啲 to soften the request when asking someone to move closer.
Examples
Sit a bit closer so it is easier for us to chat.
He leaned closer to the window to look at the scenery outside.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 挨近 with 靠近, but 挨近 carries a stronger nuance of leaning or shifting one's body weight towards something. It is not used for abstract concepts like time or abstract goals, where 接近 is the appropriate choice.
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