Writing
前线 (qián xiàn) — how to say "front line" in Chinese
前线
Front line, frontline
noun
Character composition
前
front, before
线
line, thread
Radicals / Keys
糸
Silk
#120 · mì · 6 strokes
刀
Knife
#18 · dāo · 2 strokes
Collocations
奔赴前线
bēn fù qián xiàn
to head to the front line
Examples
士兵们在前线战斗。
The soldiers are fighting at the front line.
他在前线。
He is at the front line.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "front line" in Chinese?
"front line" in Chinese is 前线 (qián xiàn).
What does 前线 mean in English?
前线 (qián xiàn) means "Front line, frontline".
How is 前线 pronounced?
It is pronounced qián xiàn (written as qian xian, qianxian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "front line" in Chinese characters?
It is written 前线: 前 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 前线?
前线 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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