眼界

yǎn jiè

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. ken
2. scope

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 见识 jiàn shi 见识 jiàn shi to gain first-hand knowledge of sth 见识 means knowledge gained through experience, while 眼界 is the breadth of that knowledge or outlook.: to gain first-hand knowledge of sth
• 胸襟 xiōng jīn 胸襟 xiōng jīn lapel of jacket 胸襟 means breadth of mind/tolerance; 眼界 focuses on scope of knowledge/vision.: lapel of jacket

Synonyms

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• 视野 shì yě 视野 shì yě field of view Both refer to one's field of vision or breadth of knowledge, but 视野 is more concrete for visual range.: field of view

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly paired with verbs like 开阔 (broaden) or 扩大 (expand): 开阔眼界 (broaden one's horizons).

Example Sentences

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旅行能开阔 眼界 。

Traveling can broaden your horizons.

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Words Containing 眼界

• 开眼界 开眼界 kāi yǎn jiè: broaden, expand one's horizons

Child Words of 眼界

• 界 界 jiè: (bound form) boundary; border
• 眼 眼 yǎn: eye