前沿 (qián yán) — front line, forward position (military); frontier (of science, technology, etc.)
Definition
前沿 is a noun meaning 'frontier / cutting edge' — the leading edge of science or technology. Compare 前线, which emphasizes a literal military front line; 前沿 is mostly figurative. Compare 先锋, the people who lead, not the field itself.
noun
front lineforward position (military)frontier (of science, technology, etc.)
Examples
- 前沿。Zhàn shì men chōng dào le zhàn dòu qián yán.The soldiers charged to the battle front line.
- 前沿。Zhè jiā gōng sī yì zhí chǔ yú jì shù qián yán.This company has always been at the technological frontier.
- 前沿。Tā de yán jiū shè jí kē xué qián yán lǐng yù.His research touches on the frontier areas of science.
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