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    Referring to an edge or fringe with 边缘 (biānyuán)

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    Explanation

    边缘 (biānyuán) is a noun meaning "edge," "fringe," or "margin." It refers to the outermost part or boundary of an area or object. It is commonly used to describe the periphery of physical spaces, such as the edge of a clearing or the border of a region.

    Examples

    • 悬崖的边缘非常危险,请不要靠近。

      Xuányá de biānyuán fēicháng wēixiǎn, qǐng bùyào kàojìn.

      The edge of the cliff is very dangerous; please do not go near it.

    • 我们沿着湖的边缘散步,风景特别美。

      Wǒmen yánzhe hú de biānyuán sànbù, fēngjǐng tèbié měi.

      We strolled along the edge of the lake, and the scenery was especially beautiful.

    • 他站在广场的边缘,默默地看着人群。

      Tā zhàn zài guǎngchǎng de biānyuán, mòmò de kànzhe rénqún.

      He stood at the edge of the square, silently watching the crowd.

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