Definition
边界 (biān jiè) is the most common word for a 'boundary' or 'border' — a line separating two areas, especially countries or regions. It is more precise than 边 (biān 'side/edge') and more neutral than 边境 (biān jìng), which refers to the border zone or frontier area. For abstract or figurative dividing lines, use 界限 (jiè xiàn) or 界线 (jiè xiàn).
noun
boundaryborder
Easily confused
- 辩解biàn jiěsound-aliketo defend oneself; to justify (one's actions or point of view)
- 便捷biàn jiésound-alikeconvenient and fast
Examples
- 边界。Liǎng guó zài biān jiè wèntí shàng dáchéng le xiéyì.The two countries reached an agreement on the border issue.
- 边界。Kēxué yánjiū yǒushí huì móhu xuékē biān jiè.Scientific research sometimes blurs disciplinary boundaries.
- 边界。Zhè tiáo shānmài shì tiānrán biān jiè.This mountain range is a natural border.
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