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7-9

to draw close

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

kao4long3 kàolǒng

Meaning


Primary

to draw close

Alternatives

draw close, drawing close, draws close, drew close, to draw close to, draw close to, to draw near, draw near

Mnemonic


靠攏 To draw close is 攏 to draw near to something to such a degree that you are practically 靠 leaning on it.

Usage


孩子們 靠攏 在 老師 身邊。

The children drew close to the teacher.

船 慢慢 靠攏 到 岸邊。

The boat slowly drew close to the shore.

兩 國 關係 正在 靠攏。

The relations between the two countries are drawing closer.