几乎
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Meaning: almost, nearly
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几乎
几乎 means 'almost' or 'nearly,' indicating something is very close to happening or being true, but not completely. It emphasizes nearness without full completion.
The character 几 (jǐ) originally meant 'a few' or 'some,' and 乎 (hū) was an archaic particle used for emphasis or to indicate a state of being. Together, they form a phrase that conveys closeness or approximation in meaning.
几乎 is commonly used in daily conversation to express that something is almost done, achieved, or true. It often appears in situations where there's a small gap between what is happening and what is expected. For example, it can be used to describe time, effort, or results that are very close to being completed.
Example Sentences
他几乎没来参加聚会。
He almost didn't come to the party.
他们几乎占领了整个城市。
They almost occupied the whole city.