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起跑线 (qǐ pǎo xiàn) — starting line (of a race); starting point, starting line (figurative, e.g., in life or competition)

Definition

Literally the race's starting line; figuratively, the conditions or background from which someone begins life or a competition. Unlike 起点 and 出发点, 起跑线 emphasizes the fairness gap between people at the outset.

noun
starting line (of a race)starting pointstarting line (figurative, e.g., in life or competition)
Measure word · 条

Examples

  • 起跑线。
    Zhè tiáo qǐ pǎo xiàn shì yòng bái xiàn huà de.
    This starting line is drawn with white chalk.
  • 起跑线。
    Jiào yù shì gǎi biàn rén shēng qǐ pǎo xiàn de guān jiàn.
    Education is the key to changing one's starting line in life.
  • 起跑线。
    Bú yào bào yuàn zì jǐ de qǐ pǎo xiàn bǐ bié rén dī.
    Don't complain that your starting line is lower than others'.
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HSK 3.0 Level 7-9Sports & Athletics

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