边缘

biān yuán

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. edge; fringe; verge; brink; periphery
2. marginal; borderline

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 核心 hé xīn 核心 hé xīn core; nucleus As the center or core, opposite of periphery: core; nucleus
• 中央 zhōng yāng 中央 zhōng yāng central The central part, as opposed to the fringe: central

Synonyms

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• 边际 biān jì 边际 biān jì limit When referring to the outer limit or border of something: limit
• 边沿 biān yán 边沿 biān yán edge Used for the edge or rim of an object: edge

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with abstract nouns: 边缘化 (marginalization), 边缘科学 (borderline science). Avoid using it for literal edges of thin objects like paper; use 边 or 边上 instead.

Example Sentences

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那个村子位于沙漠的 边缘 。

That village is located on the edge of the desert.

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Words Containing 边缘

• 边缘人 边缘人 biān yuán rén: marginalized people (not part of mainstream society)
• 边缘化 边缘化 biān yuán huà: to marginalize
• 边缘地区 边缘地区 biān yuán dì qū: border area
• 边缘性人格障碍 边缘性人格障碍 biān yuán xìng rén gé zhàng ài: borderline personality disorder (BPD)
• 边缘系统 边缘系统 biān yuán xì tǒng: limbic system

Child Words of 边缘

• 边 边 biān: side
• 缘 缘 yuán: cause