Definition
二线 literally means 'second line'. In modern Chinese it most often refers to second-tier cities (二线城市) or second-tier brands (二线品牌), as opposed to 一线 (first-tier). It can also mean 'rear line' in military or organizational contexts. The term is used to indicate a secondary or less prominent position.
n.
second-tier (city, brand, etc.)rear line (military or organizational)
Examples
- ，二线。Běijīng hé Shànghǎi shì yíxiàn chéngshì, Chéngdū hé Hángzhōu shì èr xiàn chéngshì.Beijing and Shanghai are first-tier cities; Chengdu and Hangzhou are second-tier cities.
- 二线，。Zhège pǐnpái suīrán zhǐ shì èr xiàn pǐnpái, dàn zhìliàng hěn hǎo.Although this brand is only a second-tier brand, the quality is good.
- ，。Tā zài gōngsī yǐjīng tuìjū èr xiàn, zhǔyào fùzé gùwèn gōngzuò.He has stepped back to the second line in the company, mainly responsible for advisory work.
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