gần

This is the 66th most frequent Vietnamese word.

gần

"Near" or "close."

Here, 'gần' is used as a preposition to indicate close proximity to a place.

Nhà tôi nằm gần trung tâm thành phố.

My house is located near the city center.

Here, 'gần' illustrates personal proximity, fostering a sense of connection.

Tôi sống gần anh ấy, nên chúng tôi thường xuyên gặp nhau.

I live close to him, so we meet each other often.

In this example, 'gần' describes a relative location, implying convenience.

Cửa hàng đó ở gần, chúng ta có thể đi bộ đến.

That store is nearby; we can walk there.