Character data
臨 lín
to face; to be (just) about to; just before
Character data
| Radical | ⾂ (131.11) |
| Strokes | 17 |
| SIMPLIFIED | 临 |
Definitions
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Words containing 臨
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when things come to a head (idiom)
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(an auspicious saying for the Lunar New Year)
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subcritical
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to approach; to come closer
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(formal) to honor with one's presence; to attend
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enemy at the gates; crisis is near
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to come again
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imminent
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nightfall
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calamity looms; facing imminent catastrophe
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facing the end (idiom); at the end of one's life
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we are honored by your presence
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fig. arrogance based on one's social position; to overlook
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doing things at the last minute
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to call in; (honorific) to visit
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welcome
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Death is near at hand. (idiom)
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(fig.) on the verge of; on the edge of; close to
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to visit places famous for their scenery
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to overlook; to watch from above
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Advent (Christian period of 4 weeks before Christmas)
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Whit Sunday (Christian Festival celebrating the Holy Spirit)
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Whitsuntide
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Pentecost
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backed by hills and facing water; ideal site
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