边
缘

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The word 边缘 is formed by combining two characters, each contributing a related spatial concept. 边 (biān) means "side" or "border", directly pointing to a physical extremity. 缘 (yuán) originally referred to the hem of a garment, extending to mean "brink", "fringe", or "circumstantial cause". Together, they conceptually blend to reinforce the idea of the outermost limit, the dividing line where something ceases to be itself, forming a cohesive concept for "edge", "margin", or "periphery".

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他站在悬崖边缘。

Tā zhàn zài xuányá biānyuán.

He stands at the edge of the cliff.

这座城市位于国家的边缘。

Zhè zuò chéngshì wèiyú guójiā de biānyuán.

This city is located at the edge of the country.

贫困人口往往被社会边缘化。

Pínkùn rénkǒu wǎngwǎng bèi shèhuì biānyuánhuà.

Poor people are often marginalized by society.

在科技领域的边缘，常有创新的突破。

Zài kējì lǐngyù de biānyuán, cháng yǒu chuàngxīn de tūpò.

At the edge of the technology field, there are often innovative breakthroughs.

他的理论处于心理学和哲学的边缘，引人深思。

Tā de lǐlùn chǔyú xīnlǐxué hé zhéxué de biānyuán, yǐn rén shēnsī.

His theory is at the edge of psychology and philosophy, prompting deep thought.

Word Definition - 边缘

biān yuán edge; fringe; verge; brink; periphery; marginal; borderline

Individual Character Details

边 biān, bian
缘 yuán