Writing
一线 (yī xiàn) — how to say "frontline" in Chinese
一线
Frontline
noun
Character composition
一
one
线
line
Radicals / Keys
糸
Silk
#120 · mì · 6 strokes
一
One
#1 · yī · 1 stroke
Collocations
生产一线
shēng chǎn yī xiàn
production frontline
Examples
医护人员在一线抗击疫情。
Medical workers fight the epidemic on the frontline.
他在一线工作。
He works on the frontline.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "frontline" in Chinese?
"frontline" in Chinese is 一线 (yī xiàn).
What does 一线 mean in English?
一线 (yī xiàn) means "Frontline".
How is 一线 pronounced?
It is pronounced yī xiàn (written as yi xian, yixian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "frontline" in Chinese characters?
It is written 一线: 一 has 1 stroke, 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 一线?
一线 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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