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起跑线 (qǐ pǎo xiàn): the starting line (of a race); scratch line (in a relay race)

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HSK 7noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: the starting line (of a race); scratch line (in a relay race)
Characters: 3
Part of speech: noun
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

the starting line (of a race)
scratch line (in a relay race)

Chinese explanation

赛跑时运动员开始起跑的那条线
比喻竞争或人生发展的最初起点，比如常说的不要让孩子输在起跑线上。

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Character breakdown

HSK 3

to rise

HSK 2

to run

HSK 6

thread

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