眼界

yǎn jiè

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

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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.

lapel of jacket

胸襟 means breadth of mind/tolerance; 眼界 focuses on scope of knowledge/vision.

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field of view

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

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

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旅行能开阔眼界。

Traveling can broaden your horizons.

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broaden, expand one's horizons

(bound form) boundary; border

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