边境
biān jìng
border
中国和俄罗斯的边境线很长。
The border between China and Russia is very long.
general
The boundary line between two countries or regions, often marked by natural or artificial features.
他们在边境城市贸易。
They trade in the border city.
Can refer to both physical borders and the regions near them.
geographical
A region near the border of a country, often with unique cultural or economic characteristics.
边境地区的文化融合了两种不同的传统。
The border region's culture blends two different traditions.
Often used to describe areas with mixed influences.
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Pro Tip
Geopolitical Context
Often used in discussions about international relations and trade.
Gold Rule
Precision
Use '边境' for international borders, '边界' for general boundaries.
Word Origin
Composed of '边' (edge, side) and '境' (territory, region).
Usage Notes
Can refer to both the line itself and the adjacent regions.
Word Breakdown
边
side, edge
root境
territory, region
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