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界线 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
界线jièxiànlimitsHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #15150, Very Hard
界线jièxiànboundsHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #15150, Very Hard
界线jièxiàndividing lineHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #15150, Very Hard
jièxiàn(jie4xian4)jie xian T4
  1. 1limits
  2. 2bounds
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March 24, 2026

界线(界線)jièxiàn(jie4xian4)

界线 (jièxiàn) refers to limits or boundaries that separate different areas, concepts, or groups. It is commonly used in both physical and abstract contexts, such as geographical borders or metaphorical divisions in discussions about morality or culture.

Strokes17Frequency#15150DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of boundaries is often tied to social harmony and the importance of knowing one’s place within society. Understanding 界线 can provide insight into discussions about personal and societal limits.

Memory tip

Imagine a giant 'J' (for 界) and an 'X' (for 线) marking a boundary between two lands. The 'J' stands tall like a fence post, while the 'X' stretches across, representing the dividing line that keeps them apart.

Meanings of 界线

jièxiàn(jie4xian4)
1limits
2bounds
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About 界线

界线Simplified
界線Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

界限 (jièxiàn) refers to limits or boundaries but is often used in a more abstract or metaphorical sense than 界线, which can denote both physical and abstract boundaries.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 界线 with similar terms like 边界 (biānjiè), which often refers more specifically to borders. Use 界线 in both formal and informal contexts, but ensure the tone matches the seriousness of the subject when discussing boundaries.

HSK Study Tips

While 界线 is not explicitly listed in HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK level 4 words like 限制 (xiànzhì, to limit) and 界 (jiè, boundary). Students should focus on recognizing how boundaries are expressed in different contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 界线 with 边界, using them interchangeably in contexts where precision is needed. Remember that 界线 is broader and can apply to various types of limits, while 边界 is more specific to geographical borders.

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Component characters

界jièboundary
HSK 79 strokes田
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线xiànthread
HSK 68 strokes纟
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How to say limits in Chinese

“limits” in Chinese is界线jièxiàn

界线 (jièxiàn) refers to limits or boundaries that separate different areas, concepts, or groups. It is commonly used in both physical and abstract contexts, such as geographical borders or metaphorical divisions in discussions about morality or culture.

When to use 界线

Be careful not to confuse 界线 with similar terms like 边界 (biānjiè), which often refers more specifically to borders. Use 界线 in both formal and informal contexts, but ensure the tone matches the seriousness of the subject when discussing boundaries.

界线 or something close to it

界限 (jièxiàn) refers to limits or boundaries but is often used in a more abstract or metaphorical sense than 界线, which can denote both physical and abstract boundaries.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 界线 with 边界, using them interchangeably in contexts where precision is needed. Remember that 界线 is broader and can apply to various types of limits, while 边界 is more specific to geographical borders.

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You can say '这个地区的界线很清楚' (The boundaries of this area are very clear).

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