Meaning
边境 refers to the border or boundary area between two countries or regions. It emphasizes the geographical zone or area along the dividing line between territories, often implying the land on either side of the international border. This word is commonly used in political, military, and geographical contexts.
Usage
边境 is used in formal and news contexts when discussing international borders, border security, cross-border trade, or frontier regions. It typically refers to land borders rather than maritime boundaries. Common in phrases about border control, border disputes, and border crossings. More formal than 边界 (biānjiè), which can refer to any kind of boundary.
Examples
- 01两国在边境地区发生了武装冲突。.An armed conflict broke out between the two countries in the border region.
- 02这个小镇位于中国和越南的边境上。.This small town is located on the border between China and Vietnam.
Characters
Measure words
- 条一条边境线
Common collocations
- 边境地区border region/area
- 边境线border line
- 越过边境to cross the border
- 边境贸易border trade
Antonyms
Origin
The compound combines 边 (edge, side) with 境 (territory, boundary) to create a word specifically denoting border territories between nations. 境 contains the radical 土 (earth, land), emphasizing the territorial nature of borders.