Chinese word dictionary

濒临

bīnlín · on the edge of; (fig.) on the verge of; close to

Practice word

Word information

Simplified濒临

Traditional瀕臨

Pinyinbīnlín

Part of speech动

HSK 3.07-9

HSK 2.06

Character breakdown

Study each Hanzi separately, then return to the complete word so pronunciation, meaning, and movement stay connected.

濒bīn

to approach; near, on the verge of

临lín

to draw near, to approach; to descend

How to learn 濒临

Listen once without reading, repeat the pinyin with its tones, then write every character in sequence. Finally, recall the complete meaning instead of memorizing each character as an isolated translation.

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Words with the same characters

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光临guānglín

(formal) to honor with one's presence; to attend

临时línshí

as the time draws near; at the last moment; temporary; interim; ad hoc

面临miànlín

to face sth; to be confronted with

来临láilín

to approach; to come closer

濒危bīnwēi

endangered (species); in imminent danger; critically ill

降临jiànglín

to descend; to arrive; to come