临 (lín) - to face & to overlook
临 · lín
to face;
to overlook;
to approach;
to arrive;
to copy (a model of calligraphy or painting);
on the point of;
just before;
about to
to faceto overlookto approach
Usage highlights
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Usage & contexts
Examples
- The hotel overlooks the sea (临海).
- He is about to graduate (临毕业).
- She is copying a famous painting (临摹名画).
- We face many challenges (面临挑战).
Collocations
- face(面临)
- overlook(临海)
- approach(临近)
- arrive(来临)
- copy(临摹)
- temporary(临时)
Idioms
- Face danger with courage(临危不惧)
- Make a plan only when the time comes(临渴掘井)
- Temporary expedient(临阵磨枪)
- Ascend a height and face the deep(临深履薄)
- Change of command on the eve of battle(临阵易将)
Cultural background
FAQ- In calligraphy and painting, '临' refers to the practice of copying masterworks as a fundamental learning method.
- Used in military contexts to describe being on the brink of battle or sudden command changes.
- Appears in philosophical contexts about facing challenges and maintaining composure in difficult situations.