前线

qián xiàn

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. front line
2. military front
3. workface
4. cutting edge

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 后方 hòu fāng 后方 hòu fāng the rear rear area away from the fighting: the rear

Related words

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• 火线 huǒ xiàn 火线 huǒ xiàn FireWire (IEEE 1394 data-transfer interface) firing line in combat: FireWire (IEEE 1394 data-transfer interface)

Synonyms

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• 前沿 qián yán 前沿 qián yán front-line cutting edge of a field or research: front-line

Usage notes

Common mistakes

前线 refers to a physical frontline, not metaphorical 'front line of customer service'.

Formality

前线 is neutral, used in both formal news and casual talk about conflicts.

Example Sentences

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他奔赴 前线 支援。

He rushed to the front line to provide support.

记者在 前线 报道战争。

The journalist reports on the war from the front line.

车队向 前线 补给弹药。

The convoy supplies ammunition to the front line.

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Child Words of 前线

• 前 前 qián: front
• 线 线 xiàn: thread