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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
挨着āizhenearHSK 6, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #11192, Hard
āizhe(ai1zhe5)ai zhe T1
  1. 1near
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March 24, 2026

挨着(挨著)āizhe(ai1zhe5)

The term '挨着' refers to being close to or adjacent to something. It is commonly used to describe physical proximity between objects or people in both formal and informal contexts, emphasizing the idea of touching or being right next to one another.

Strokes21Frequency#11192DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, physical proximity often indicates closeness in relationships, whether in families or friendships. The idea of being '挨着' can symbolize trust and intimacy, reflecting the value placed on close interpersonal connections.

Memory Tip

Imagine two friends, 'Ai' and 'Zhe', who always sit 'near' each other in class. The character '挨' looks like a person leaning on another, representing closeness, while '着' can be remembered as a marker indicating their position. Together, they illustrate the concept of being right next to each other.

Meanings of 挨着

āizhe(ai1zhe5)
1near
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About 挨着

挨着Simplified
挨著Traditional
21Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1

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Quick Contrast

临近 (línjìn) vs 挨着 (āizhe): Use 临近 when referring to proximity in a more abstract or general sense, while 挨着 emphasizes physical contact or direct adjacency.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing '挨着' with similar phrases like '靠近' (kàojìn), which also means 'close to.' '挨着' is more specific to physical adjacency. It is generally informal, so avoid using it in very formal writing.

HSK Study Tips

While '挨着' is not in the official HSK vocabulary, it can be useful for HSK 3 learners who are familiar with basic spatial terms. Focus on its usage in describing locations or relationships to build contextual understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse '挨着' by saying '挨着远' (ai1 zhe5 yuan3) to mean 'far away,' which is incorrect. The correct term for 'far away' is '远离' (yuǎnlí).

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Component Characters

挨āiin order
HSK 710 strokes扌
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着zheaspect particle indicating action in progress
HSK 211 strokes目
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How to say near in Chinese

“near” in Chinese is挨着āizhe

The term '挨着' refers to being close to or adjacent to something. It is commonly used to describe physical proximity between objects or people in both formal and informal contexts, emphasizing the idea of touching or being right next to one another.

When to use 挨着

Common mistakes include confusing '挨着' with similar phrases like '靠近' (kàojìn), which also means 'close to.' '挨着' is more specific to physical adjacency. It is generally informal, so avoid using it in very formal writing.

挨着 or something close to it

临近 (línjìn) vs 挨着 (āizhe): Use 临近 when referring to proximity in a more abstract or general sense, while 挨着 emphasizes physical contact or direct adjacency.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse '挨着' by saying '挨着远' (ai1 zhe5 yuan3) to mean 'far away,' which is incorrect. The correct term for 'far away' is '远离' (yuǎnlí).

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No, '挨着' can be used for both people and objects to describe physical closeness.

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