邇 (ěr) - Near, close — refers to proximity in space & also used to describe intimate relationships or accessibility.

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ěr ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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邇 · ěr

Near, close — refers to proximity in space or time;

also used to describe intimate relationships or accessibility.

Near, close — refers to proximity in spacealso used to describe intimate relationships or accessibility.

Usage highlights

Near and farRecent timesNearby placeClose at handIntimate friendApproaching deadline

Synonyms

  • 近— near, close (more common modern equivalent)
  • 鄰— neighboring, adjacent

Antonyms

  • 遠— far, distant
  • 遐— distant, remote

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The destination is near (目的地邇).
  • Recent events(邇來的事件)
  • He lives nearby (他住在邇處).
  • The exam is drawing near (考試邇近).

Collocations

  • Near and far(遠邇)
  • Recent times(邇來)
  • Nearby place(邇處)
  • Close at hand(邇在咫尺)
  • Intimate friend(密邇之友)
  • Approaching deadline(期限邇至)

Idioms

  • Far and near all come(遠邇來服)
  • Known far and wide(名聞遐邇)
  • Close at hand(邇在咫尺)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese texts to denote temporal or spatial proximity.
  • Frequently appears in contrast with 遠 (far) to express the concept of distance spectrum.
  • Used in formal and literary contexts rather than everyday modern speech.

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