前线 (qián xiàn) — front line (military); forefront, cutting edge (of an industry, technology, etc.)
Definition
前线 is 'the front line' — used literally for battle and figuratively for the leading edge of an industry or technology. Pairs with 一线 and 前沿 (frontier/forward position) but 前线 leans more military and workplace; 前沿 is preferred for science/technology.
noun
front line (military)forefrontcutting edge (of an industry, technology, etc.)
Measure word · 条
Examples
- 前线。Zhàn shì men jiān shǒu zài qián xiàn.The soldiers held fast at the front line.
- 前线。Tā zài shēng chǎn qián xiàn jiǎn chá zhì liàng.He checks quality on the production front line.
- 前线。Zhè jiā gōng sī yì zhí zǒu zài jì shù qián xiàn.This company has always been at the technological forefront.
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