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迫近

pòjìn
verb #33,953

Meanings

  1. 1 to approach
  2. 2 to draw near
  3. 3 to press in (on)

Examples

考试日期一天天迫近。
Kǎoshì rìqī yì tiān tiān pòjìn.
The exam date is drawing nearer day by day.
敌军正在迫近边境。
Díjūn zhèngzài pòjìn biānjìng.
Enemy forces are closing in on the border.

Tips

usage
Carries a sense of pressure or threat — fitting for deadlines, danger, and advancing armies. Use 接近 (jiējìn) for neutral 'getting close to'.

Stroke Order

迫 pò
近 jìn