起跑线

qǐpǎoxiàn

the starting line

nounHSK 3.0 word list · Band 7trad. 起跑線
Dictionary entry

the starting line (of a race); scratch line (in a relay race)

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跑
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See it in sentences

他在起跑线上。

Tā zài qǐpǎoxiàn shàng.

English

He is at the starting line.

不能输在起跑线。

Bù néng shū zài qǐpǎoxiàn.

English

Don't lose at the starting line.

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