前沿

qiányán

noun HSK 7-9 #19,348

Meanings

1 frontier
2 cutting edge
3 forefront

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Examples

这项研究处于科学的前沿。

Zhèxiàng yánjiū chǔyú kēxué de qiányán.

This research is at the frontier of science.

他一直关注技术前沿的发展。

Tā yīzhí guānzhù jìshù qiányán de fāzhǎn.

He always keeps up with developments at the cutting edge of technology.

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usage

前沿 is commonly used with science and technology (科技前沿, 学术前沿). Compare with 前线 which is more about physical/metaphorical battle lines.

Stroke Order

前 qián

沿 yán