Meanings of 疆
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AI Study Notes for 疆
边 (biān) - use 疆 (jiāng) when referring to a more formal or defined boundary, while 边 (biān) is often used in a more general sense of edge or side.
Be careful not to confuse 疆 with similar-sounding characters. It is more formal and specific than simply using 边 (biān), which means edge or side. Common collocations include 边疆 (biānjiāng - border area) and 国界 (guójiè - national boundary).
While 疆 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects to other geographical terms you might encounter in HSK vocabulary. Focus on familiarizing yourself with context-specific phrases that include borders or boundaries to enhance your understanding.
Learners often confuse 疆 with 边 (biān) because they both relate to boundaries. For example, saying '我住在边' (wǒ zhù zài biān - I live at the edge) instead of '我住在疆' (wǒ zhù zài jiāng) is incorrect; use 疆 to specify a border context.
Pronunciation of 疆
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Etymology of 疆
A bow 弓 and arrow 土 used to defend a border 畺; 畺 also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 疆
- 1The giveawayA bow 弓 and arrow 土 used to defend a border 畺; 畺 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say border in Chinese
“border” in Chinese is疆
The character 疆 (jiāng) refers to a border or boundary, particularly in the context of regions or countries. It often implies a defined limit separating two areas, whether geographical or metaphorical, and is used in discussions about territory and relationships between places.
When to use 疆
Be careful not to confuse 疆 with similar-sounding characters. It is more formal and specific than simply using 边 (biān), which means edge or side. Common collocations include 边疆 (biānjiāng - border area) and 国界 (guójiè - national boundary).
疆 or something close to it
边 (biān) - use 疆 (jiāng) when referring to a more formal or defined boundary, while 边 (biān) is often used in a more general sense of edge or side.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 疆 with 边 (biān) because they both relate to boundaries. For example, saying '我住在边' (wǒ zhù zài biān - I live at the edge) instead of '我住在疆' (wǒ zhù zài jiāng) is incorrect; use 疆 to specify a border context.
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Grammar Patterns of 疆
疆 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
它的____域包括东阿尔卑斯山的一部分和多瑙河流域的一部分.
Its territory includes part of the eastern Alps as well as of the Danube basin.
Example Sentences for 疆 (4)
Word Family of 疆
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Frequently Asked Questions about 疆
You can say '中国的边疆很美丽' (Zhōngguó de biānjiāng hěn měilì) meaning 'The borders of China are beautiful.'
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