noun / location word HSK 3
nearby · vicinity · neighborhood
Meaning
附近 means the area close to a specific location. It describes places or things that are in the immediate surrounding area of somewhere, typically within walking distance or a short travel range.
Usage
Commonly used with location nouns to indicate proximity, like 学校附近 (near the school) or 家附近 (near home). Often appears with 在 to form 在...附近 (in the vicinity of...). This is an everyday word used constantly when giving directions or describing where things are located.
Examples
- 01我家附近有一个公园。.There is a park near my home.
- 02你知道附近哪里有银行吗？?Do you know where there's a bank nearby?
Characters
Common collocations
- 在附近in the vicinity, nearby
- 学校附近near the school
- 附近的商店nearby shops
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters reinforce the meaning of closeness. 附 originally meant 'to stick to' or 'attach,' while 近 has always meant 'near.' Together they create a compound emphasizing proximity.