红线 (hóng xiàn) — red thread of fate (destined love bond); red line: a boundary or limit that cannot be crossed; bottom line
Definition
Two distinct senses: a literal red line marking a boundary or forbidden limit (literal use, maps, regulations), and the legendary 'red thread of fate' tying destined lovers together (metaphorical, from Chinese folklore).
noun
red thread of fate (destined love bond)red line: a boundary or limit that cannot be crossedbottom line
Measure word · 条
Examples
- ，红线。Chuán shuō zhōng, hóng xiàn bǎ yǒu yuán rén lián zài yì qǐ.Legend says the red thread connects people who are destined to be together.
- 红线，。Zhè shì guó jiā de hóng xiàn, jué duì bù néng chù pèng.This is a national red line that absolutely cannot be crossed.
- 红线，。Dì tú shàng huà le yì tiáo hóng xiàn, biǎo shì jǐng jiè qū yù.A red line was drawn on the map to indicate a warning zone.
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