to try and get on friendly terms with someone; to warm up to someone to gain favor or show intimacy (usually derogatory)

To be aware of one's shame is a step toward being brave; often cited from the [[礼记|禮記|li3 ji4]] as part of the three requirements for self-cultivation alongside [[力行近乎仁|力行近乎仁|li4 xing2 jin4 hu1 ren2]] ("vigorous practice is near to benevolence")

To try to become friendly or close with someone, often to gain an advantage or for social climbing; colloquial

part of the three requirements for self-cultivation from the Book of Rites, suggesting that practicing virtues with effort brings one close to the quality of humanity

A classic teaching from the "Doctrine of the Mean" stating that a love of learning is close to wisdom, practicing with effort is close to benevolence, and having a sense of shame is close to courage

(of signals or systems) nearly synchronous; occurring at almost the same time