临
lín
“To face” in Chinese is 临 (lín).
Other characters with the syllable lin: see all 6 →
Meaning
- to face
- to overlook
- to arrive
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- to be (just) about to
- just before
Example
Stroke Order
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Words containing 临
光临guānglín(formal) to honor with one's presenceHSK 4临时línshías the time draws nearHSK 4面临miànlínto face sth; to be confronted withHSK 4降临jiànglínto descendHSK 7-9来临láilínto approach; to come closerHSK 7-9临床línchuáng(medicine) clinicalHSK 7-9临街línjiēfacing the streetHSK 7-9临近línjìnto approach; to draw near; to be close to (in space or time)HSK 7-9
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