Word
临 — Chinese word meaning
HSK 7
临 (lín) is a Chinese word: on the verge of; facing; just before. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.
Meaning of 临
介 preposition
on the verge of; facing; just before
临走前，她再三叮嘱我。
Just before leaving, she repeatedly reminded me.
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Word breakdown
临 — on the verge of; facing; just before
Structure & writing
临 is not used as a component in any other character.
临 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.
Stroke order