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前线

qián xiàn
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

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

Word relationships

Antonyms

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后方
hòu fāng

the rear

rear area away from the fighting

Related words

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火线
huǒ xiàn

FireWire (IEEE 1394 data-transfer interface)

firing line in combat

Synonyms

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前沿
qián yán

front-line

cutting edge of a field or research

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
qián

front

线
xiàn

thread