临

臨

lín

verb HSK 7 #7,971

Meanings

1 to face
2 to arrive; to be about to
3 on the verge of

Examples

临走前告诉我。

Lín zǒu qián gàosu wǒ.

Tell me before you leave.

大敌当临。

Dà dí dāng lín.

A great enemy approaches.

Tips

usage

Often used in compounds: 临时 (temporary), 面临 (to face).

Stroke Order

临 lín