将近

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Character Breakdown

Usage of 将近

The word 将近 is used to express that a quantity, time, or age is close to a certain point but not exactly at it. It often translates as "almost" or "nearly" in English. It is commonly used with numbers, times, and ages.

Common Collocations

Nuances

Using 将近 implies a sense of approximation but often with a slight emphasis on being just under or close to the target. It is more formal and precise than some casual alternatives like 差不多.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse 将近 with or 差不多. emphasizes something will happen soon, while 差不多 means roughly or about the same. 将近 stresses closeness to a specific number or time.

Summary

将近 is a useful adverb for expressing near completeness or closeness to a number or time, often used in formal or written contexts.

Example Sentences

This exam is almost a full score.

It's almost 10 p.m., we should go home.

He started learning Chinese at almost 30 years old.