gần gặn
Definition
- Adjective:
- Very near, close by: Describes something or someone being at a very short distance, in close proximity.
- Intimate, closely connected: Describes a relationship that is very close, familiar, or intimate.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Nhà hai người bạn ở gần gặn nhau. (The two friends' houses are very close to each other.)
- Họ có mối quan hệ gần gặn như anh em. (They have an intimate relationship like brothers.)
Advanced Usage
"sống gần gặn": to live in close proximity.
- Hai gia đình sống gần gặn và thường xuyên giúp đỡ lẫn nhau. (The two families live very close to each other and often help one another.)
"gần gặn bên nhau": to be close together, side by side.
- Suốt chặng đường, hai đứa trẻ đi gần gặn bên nhau. (Throughout the journey, the two children walked closely side by side.)
Variants and Related Words
Gần (adj): near, close. This is the more common and general term.
- Nhà tôi ở gần công viên. (My house is near the park.)
Gần gũi (adj): close, intimate. Often used for emotional or relational closeness.
- Cô ấy rất gần gũi với học sinh. (She is very close to her students.)
Synonyms
- Sát bên: right next to, adjacent.
- Kề cận: adjacent, neighboring.
- Thân thiết: close, intimate (for relationships).
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Near, close by
