Definition
前沿 (qiányán) refers to the front line in a military sense or the frontier of science/technology. Compared to 前线 (qiánxiàn), which is more concrete (actual battle line or direct work front), 前沿 emphasizes the leading edge or cutting edge in a broader, often abstract sense. 先锋 (xiānfēng) is a vanguard person or group, not a position.
noun
front lineforward position (military)frontier (of science, technology, etc.)
Examples
- 前沿。Zhànshìmen chōng dào le zhàndòu qián yán.The soldiers charged to the battle front line.
- 前沿。Zhè jiā gōngsī yīzhí chǔyú jìshù qián yán.This company has always been at the technological frontier.
- 前沿。Tā de yánjiū shèjí kēxué qián yán lǐngyù.His research touches on the frontier areas of science.
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