How to Say ‘Very close’ in Traditional Chinese
很近
hěn jìn
[huhn jeen]
💬 Usage Tip: In [很近], [很] often just makes the sentence sound complete and natural, not strongly [very]. Real emphasis would usually be [非常近] or extra stress when speaking.
Phrase Breakdown
很
hěn
[huhn]
very
A common adverb meaning very; often placed before adjectives.
從這裡到餐廳很近，不用開車。
From here to the restaurant is very close, so there's no need to drive.
近
jìn
[jeen]
near; close
Describes a short distance in space or time.
停車的地方很近，走一下就到了。
The parking place is very close; you'll arrive after a short walk.
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