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边境 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
边境biānjìngfrontierHSK 7, n, 19 strokes, rank #4628, Very Hard
边境biānjìngborderHSK 7, n, 19 strokes, rank #4628, Very Hard
biānjìng(bian1jing4)bian jing T1
  1. 1frontier
  2. 2border
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March 24, 2026

边境(邊境)biānjìng(bian1jing4)

The term 边境 (biān jìng) refers to the outer limits or boundaries of a country, often associated with borders that separate different nations. It can also denote a frontier zone where different cultures or territories meet, highlighting both physical and metaphorical boundaries.

Strokes19Frequency#4628DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 边境 is significant due to China's vast land borders with numerous countries, affecting trade, security, and cultural exchange. The historical Silk Road also crossed many边境, blending cultures and commerce.

Memory Tip

Imagine standing at the edge of a vast land (边, biān) where two different worlds meet at the boundary (境, jìng). Picture a border guard checking passports, emphasizing the importance of knowing where one country ends and another begins. The sound 'bian' can remind you of 'being' at the edge.

Meanings of 边境

biānjìng(bian1jing4)
1frontier
2border
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About 边境

边境Simplified
邊境Traditional
19Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4628Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3BCT✓CEFRB2

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边界 (biān jiè) refers specifically to the defined boundary line between two areas, while 边境 (biān jìng) emphasizes the broader region or zone surrounding that boundary.

Usage Notes

It is common to use 边境 in both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about geography or politics. A frequent mistake is confusing 边境 with 陆地 (lùdì), which means 'land'—the latter does not imply a border. Be careful with pronunciation; ensure the tones are correct to convey the intended meaning.

HSK Study Tips

As a level 6 vocabulary word, 边境 connects with other words related to geography and borders, such as 国家 (guójiā, country) and 边缘 (biānyuán, edge). Focus on using it in sentences that discuss international relations or geographical descriptions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 边境 with 边缘 (biānyuán), which means 'edge' rather than 'border.' For example, saying '我住在边缘' (I live at the border) should be '我住在边境' instead.

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Component Characters

边biānside
HSK 15 strokes辶
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境jìngborder
HSK 314 strokes土
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How to say frontier in Chinese

“frontier” in Chinese is边境biānjìng

The term 边境 (biān jìng) refers to the outer limits or boundaries of a country, often associated with borders that separate different nations. It can also denote a frontier zone where different cultures or territories meet, highlighting both physical and metaphorical boundaries.

When to use 边境

It is common to use 边境 in both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about geography or politics. A frequent mistake is confusing 边境 with 陆地 (lùdì), which means 'land'—the latter does not imply a border. Be careful with pronunciation; ensure the tones are correct to convey the intended meaning.

边境 or something close to it

边界 (biān jiè) refers specifically to the defined boundary line between two areas, while 边境 (biān jìng) emphasizes the broader region or zone surrounding that boundary.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 边境 with 边缘 (biānyuán), which means 'edge' rather than 'border.' For example, saying '我住在边缘' (I live at the border) should be '我住在边境' instead.

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Grammar Patterns of 边境

边境 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 2 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.

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有报告说，新近有军队越过____。

There are reports of fresh troop movements across the border.

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有报告说，新近有军队越过边境。

yǒu bào gào shuō， ， xīn jìn yǒu jūn duì yuè guò biān。

There are reports of fresh troop movements across the border.
2
边境上所有的东西都有定价，毒品、柚木和走私品无一例外。

biān jìng shàng suǒ yǒu de dōng xī dū yǒu dìng jià， ， dú、 pǐn 、 yòu mù hé zǒu sī pǐn wú yī。

Everything along the border has its price: drugs, teak, smuggled goods.
3
匈牙利开放边境对难民来说是个转机。

xiōng yá lì kāi fàng biān jìng duì nán mín lái shuō shì gè zhuǎn jī。

Hungary's opening of the border was a turning point for the refugees.
4
机器零部件也在未经批准的情况下出入边境。

jī qì líng bù jiàn yě zài wèi jīng pī zhǔn de qíng kuàng xià chū rù biān jìng。

Machine parts were also being shuttled across the border without authorisation.
5
坦克队于5点15分越过边境，正轰隆隆地缓慢向南开进。

tǎn kè duì yú5 515 diǎn 15 fēn yuè guò， biān jìng ， zhèng hōng lóng lóng dì huǎn màn xiàng。

Tanks had crossed the border at five fifteen and were grinding south.
6
福克斯正在插入一大段题外话，讲他在该国边境游历的故事。

fú kè sī zhèng zài chā rù yī dà duàn tí wài huà， ， jiǎng tā zài gāi guó biān jìng yóu lì de gù。

Fox was making a long parenthetical remark about his travels on the border of the country.
7
实质上从1981年就已关闭的边境将于1月1日开放。

shí zhì shàng cóng1981 1981 nián jiù yǐ guān bì de biān jìng jiāng1 yú1 1 yuè 1。

The border, effectively closed since 1981, will be opened as of January the 1st.
8
他们天黑以后才到达边境。

tā mén tiān hēi yǐ hòu cái dào dá biān jìng。

They didn't reach the border until after dark.
9
我距离边境数英里。

wǒ jù lí biān jìng shù yīng lǐ。

I'm a few miles back from the border.

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You might say, '这个地区的边境很复杂' (The border in this area is very complicated).

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