Definition
境 is a bound form (黏着语素) that cannot stand alone — it must combine with another character to form a noun. The meaning depends on the compound: in 边境, 国境 it means 'border' or 'boundary'; in 环境, 处境 it means 'condition' or 'situation'; in 境界 it can mean 'realm' or 'state'. Always pair 境 with a preceding character; never use it as an independent word.
b.f.
(bound form) borderboundaryterritory(bound form) conditionsituationcircumstances
Examples
- 。Zhège guójiā de biān jìng hěn ānquán.This country's border is very safe.
- 。Tā xiànzài de shēnghuó huán jìng bǐ yǐqián hǎo duō le.His living environment is much better than before.
- 。Gōngsī mùqián de chǔ jìng hěn kùnnán.The company is currently in a difficult situation.
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