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March 24, 2026
边界(邊界)biānjiè(bian1jie4)
The term 边界 (biān jiè) refers to a boundary or border, often used in both physical and metaphorical contexts. It can describe the borders between countries, regions, or even concepts, emphasizing limits or divisions. In discussions about geography, politics, or personal space, this word is commonly applied.
Frequency#7200DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 边界 is significant, especially in discussions of territorial integrity and sovereignty, reflecting historical conflicts and the importance of national borders. This term is often seen in the context of China's regional disputes.
Memory Tip
Imagine standing at the edge of a cliff, looking out over a vast landscape. The edge represents 边 (biān) while the boundary of the land you see is 界 (jiè). Together, they form 边界, a clear line marking where one area ends and another begins.
Meanings of 边界
biānjiè(bian1jie4)
1boundary
2border
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About 边界
边界Simplified
邊界Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5BCT✓CEFRC2
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界限 (jièxiàn) - use 边界 (biānjiè) for physical or geographical boundaries, while 界限 (jièxiàn) is more suited for abstract limits or conceptual divisions.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine standing at the edge of a cliff, looking out over a vast landscape. The edge represents 边 (biān) while the boundary of the land you see is 界 (jiè). Together, they form 边界, a clear line marking where one area ends and another begins.
Usage Notes
A common mistake is to confuse 边界 with 限制 (xiàn zhì), which means restriction. 边界 tends to imply a more defined limit, while 限制 can refer to more abstract limitations. It's used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in legal or political discussions.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 边界 is connected to other terms used in discussions about geography and sociology, such as 国界 (guó jiè, national border) and 文化边界 (wén huà biān jiè, cultural boundary). Students should focus on its usage in complex sentences to convey nuanced ideas about boundaries.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 边界 is significant, especially in discussions of territorial integrity and sovereignty, reflecting historical conflicts and the importance of national borders. This term is often seen in the context of China's regional disputes.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 边界 with the word 界限 (jiè xiàn), which has a slightly different connotation. For instance, saying '我的边界是很严格的' (My boundary is very strict) may imply physical borders, while '我的界限很严格' (My limits are very strict) better conveys personal boundaries.
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Grammar Patterns of 边界
边界 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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快到城镇____时要走岔路的左边一条小路。
Just before the town boundary fork left onto a minor road.
Example Sentences for 边界 (7)
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快到城镇边界时要走岔路的左边一条小路。
kuài dào chéng zhèn biān jiè shí yào zǒu chà lù de zuǒ biān yī tiáo xiǎo lù。
Just before the town boundary fork left onto a minor road.
2
在边界那边的埃塞俄比亚，情况也大致相似。
zài biān jiè nà biān de āi sāi é bǐ yà， ， qíng kuàng yě dà zhì xiāng。
It's a similar picture across the border in Ethiopia.
3
北方的军队现在随时都可能大批越过新边界。
běi fāng de jūn duì xiàn zài suí shí dū kě néng dà pī yuè guò xīn biān jiè。
Any day now, the Northern forces may pour across the new border.
4
那个球被正站在边界内的守场员接住了.
nà gè qiú bèi zhèng zhàn zài biān jiè nèi de shǒu cháng yuán jiē zhù le.
The ball was caught by a fielder standing just inside the boundary.
Slipping past the frontier towns, they were scalping and killing whole families.
Cultural Notes for 边界
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 边界 is significant, especially in discussions of territorial integrity and sovereignty, reflecting historical conflicts and the importance of national borders. This term is often seen in the context of China's regional disputes.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
While both Chinese and Western cultures recognize the importance of borders, the Chinese perspective often places a greater emphasis on historical claims and cultural identity tied to these boundaries.
Frequently Asked Questions about 边界
You can say, '这个国家的边界非常复杂,' which means 'The borders of this country are very complex.'
No, 边界 can also refer to metaphorical boundaries, such as personal limits or cultural divisions.
Synonyms include 界限 (jiè xiàn), which means limit or boundary, and 边缘 (biān yuán), which means edge.
