Chinese
qǐpǎoxiàn
Meaning: starting line
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

所有的運動員都已經站在起跑線上準備出發。
所有的运动员都已经站在起跑线上准备出发。
All the athletes are already standing at the starting line, ready to go.
運動員們聽到發令槍響,一齊衝出了起跑線。
When the athletes heard the starting gun, they all dashed out of the starting line together.
隨着發令槍的一聲響,運動員們飛快地衝出了起跑線。
As the starting pistol sounded, the athletes rushed out of the starting line quickly.

Usage Notes

Used literally in athletics or metaphorically as a starting point in life or work.

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