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    Expressing 'boundary' with 边界 (biānjiè)

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    Structure

    Noun + 边界

    Explanation

    The noun 边界 (biānjiè) means 'boundary,' 'border,' or 'frontier,' referring to the dividing line between areas, territories, or regions. It is used in both geographic and abstract contexts, often modified by a noun indicating what the boundary belongs to.

    Examples

    • 两国之间的边界一直存在争议。

      Liǎng guó zhī jiān de biānjiè yīzhí cúnzài zhēngyì.

      The border between the two countries has always been disputed.

    • 这条河就是两个省的边界。

      Zhè tiáo hé jiùshì liǎng gè shěng de biānjiè.

      This river is the border between the two provinces.

    • 我们不应该给自己的梦想设定边界。

      Wǒmen bù yīnggāi gěi zìjǐ de mèngxiǎng shèdìng biānjiè.

      We shouldn't set boundaries for our dreams.

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