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recent
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latest
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nearest (of locations)
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shortest (of routes)
最近一直在学画画。
Recently I've been learning to paint.
最近有点忙。
Recently I've been a little busy.
最近怎么样?
How have you been recently?
最近怎么样
How are you lately?