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edge in Chinese

edge in Chinese is 边, 好处, 刀刃 — edge means the outer boundary or line where something ends.

edge in Chinese

noun
Pronounced: biān
(geometry) A one-dimensional face of a polytope. In particular, the joining line between two vertices of a polygon; the place where two faces of a polyhedron meet.
好处
noun
Pronounced: hǎo chǔ
An advantage.
刀刃
noun
Pronounced: dāo rèn
(also, figuratively) The thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument, such as an ax, knife, sword, or scythe; that which cuts as an edge does, or wounds deeply, etc.

What does "edge" mean?

  1. noun The outer boundary or line where something ends.
    "She stood at the edge of the cliff, looking out over the valley."
  2. noun The sharp cutting side of a blade.
    "The knife had lost its edge after months of use."
  3. noun A slight advantage over rivals or competitors.
    "Her years of experience gave her the edge over the younger candidates."
  4. verb To move slowly and carefully, often in small steps.
    "He edged toward the exit, hoping no one would notice."

edge in a sentence

  • She stood at the edge of the cliff, looking out over the valley.
  • He placed his cup right on the edge of the table.
  • The knife had lost its edge after months of use.
  • Her years of experience gave her the edge over the younger candidates.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "edge" in Chinese?

"edge" in Chinese is 边, 好处, 刀刃. edge means: The outer boundary or line where something ends.

How do you pronounce 边?

"edge" in Chinese is 边, pronounced "biān".

How do you use "edge" in a sentence?

Example: "She stood at the edge of the cliff, looking out over the valley." In Chinese, "edge" is 边, 好处, 刀刃.

Are there other ways to say "edge" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "edge": 边, 好处, 刀刃.

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