Meaning
Indicating that something is in the close vicinity.
Cultural Background
In cities, 'nearby' is often relative. A 10-minute walk is considered 'nearby'. Usage is similar, but people might use '就在旁边' (right next to) more often. Cantonese speakers use '喺附近' (hai fu gan) which is the direct equivalent. In Singlish, people might just say 'nearby only' to convey the same meaning.
Use it for reassurance
When someone is worried about distance, use this phrase to calm them down.
Urban context
In big cities, this phrase is your best friend for navigating.
Meaning
Indicating that something is in the close vicinity.
Use it for reassurance
When someone is worried about distance, use this phrase to calm them down.
Urban context
In big cities, this phrase is your best friend for navigating.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
地铁站______。
The correct word order is [Subject] + [就] + [在] + [附近].
Which sentence is correct?
Select the most natural sentence.
The subject must come first to identify what is nearby.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 药店在哪儿？ B: ______。
The question asks for location, so '就在附近' is the appropriate answer.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercises地铁站______。
The correct word order is [Subject] + [就] + [在] + [附近].
Select the most natural sentence.
The subject must come first to identify what is nearby.
A: 药店在哪儿？ B: ______。
The question asks for location, so '就在附近' is the appropriate answer.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, you can say '他就在附近' to mean he is nearby.
It is neutral and works in almost any situation.
Related Phrases
在附近
similarnearby
就在这儿
similarright here
离这儿很近
similarvery close to here
就在旁边
similarright next to
