[kào jìn]
(挨近) near; close to; by
The ship kept close to the coast.
那條船靠近海岸航行。
The experimental farm is near the waterpower station.
實驗農場靠近水電站。
The ship is nearing the wharf.
船正靠近碼頭。
The scout made a stealthy approach to the enemy position.
偵察兵偷偷地靠近敵軍陣地。