Writing
界线 (jiè xiàn) — how to say "boundary" in Chinese
界线
Boundary, dividing line
noun
Character composition
界
boundary, world
线
line
Radicals / Keys
田
Field
#102 · tián · 5 strokes
糸
Silk
#120 · mì · 6 strokes
Collocations
划清界线
huàqīng jièxiàn
to draw a clear boundary
模糊的界线
móhu de jièxiàn
a blurred boundary
越过界线
yuèguò jièxiàn
to cross the boundary
Examples
我们必须在界线内工作，不能越界。
We must work within the boundary and cannot cross it.
这条界线很清楚。
This boundary is very clear.
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Frequently asked questions
Boundary meaning in Mandarin
"boundary" in Chinese is 界线 (jiè xiàn).
What does 界线 mean in English?
界线 (jiè xiàn) means "Boundary, dividing line".
How is 界线 pronounced?
It is pronounced jiè xiàn (written as jie xian, jiexian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "boundary" in Chinese characters?
It is written 界线: 界 has 9 strokes, 线 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 界线?
界线 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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