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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
交界jiāojiècommon boundaryHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #20014, Very Hard
交界jiāojiècommon borderHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #20014, Very Hard
jiāojiè(jiao1jie4)jiao jie T1
  1. 1common boundary
  2. 2common border
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March 24, 2026

交界jiāojiè(jiao1jie4)

交界 refers to a common boundary or border between two areas. It is commonly used in geographical contexts, such as describing the meeting point of two countries or the division between different regions. The term can also imply an intersection or convergence of different elements.

Strokes15Frequency#20014DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of boundaries is significant in discussions about territory and regional identity, especially in the context of historical conflicts and current geopolitical issues. Understanding 交界 can help learners better grasp these discussions in contemporary Chinese society.

Memory tip

Imagine two friends (交, jiāo) meeting at a boundary (界, jiè) between their houses. Picture them shaking hands right at the edge, signifying their connection at the common boundary. The 'jiao' sounds like 'jow', which you can remember as the sound of a friendly greeting at this intersection.

Meanings of 交界

jiāojiè(jiao1jie4)
1common boundary
2common border
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交界Simplified
15Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

交汇 (jiāohuì) refers to the convergence or meeting of different things, often used in contexts like rivers or ideas, while 交界 (jiāojiè) specifically denotes a boundary or border between areas.

Usage Notes

When using 交界, it is important to pair it with specific locations or entities to clarify the boundary being referred to. A common mistake is to use it in overly abstract contexts, where '边界' (biān jiè) might be more appropriate. Remember that this word is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 交界 is not at a specific HSK level, it shares components with other words related to boundaries and intersections. Students should pay attention to the radicals in both characters, as they provide clues to meaning and pronunciation. Connecting this word to geographical terms can enhance your vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 交界 with other boundary terms, mistakenly using it to describe non-physical boundaries, such as emotional or abstract concepts. For example, saying '我们的情感交界' (wǒmen de qínggǎn jiāo jiè) is incorrect; instead, use '我们的情感界限' (wǒmen de qínggǎn jièxiàn) for emotional boundaries.

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Component characters

交jiāoto hand over
HSK 46 strokes亠
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界jièboundary
HSK 79 strokes田
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How to say common boundary in Chinese

“common boundary” in Chinese is交界jiāojiè

交界 refers to a common boundary or border between two areas. It is commonly used in geographical contexts, such as describing the meeting point of two countries or the division between different regions. The term can also imply an intersection or convergence of different elements.

When to use 交界

When using 交界, it is important to pair it with specific locations or entities to clarify the boundary being referred to. A common mistake is to use it in overly abstract contexts, where '边界' (biān jiè) might be more appropriate. Remember that this word is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.

交界 or something close to it

交汇 (jiāohuì) refers to the convergence or meeting of different things, often used in contexts like rivers or ideas, while 交界 (jiāojiè) specifically denotes a boundary or border between areas.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 交界 with other boundary terms, mistakenly using it to describe non-physical boundaries, such as emotional or abstract concepts. For example, saying '我们的情感交界' (wǒmen de qínggǎn jiāo jiè) is incorrect; instead, use '我们的情感界限' (wǒmen de qínggǎn jièxiàn) for emotional boundaries.

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While it is primarily used for geographical boundaries, you can use it metaphorically to describe overlaps or intersections in ideas or fields.

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