zin3 sin3戰線战线
Jyutpingzin3 sin3
Yalejin sin
Definition
Battlefront or frontline, both literally in war and figuratively in other conflicts.
- battlefront; frontline; the line of conflict between opposing forces
- figurativea front, field, or domain of conflict or competition
neutralworkother
How it's used
Beyond military contexts, this term is frequently used in professional or social settings to describe areas of conflict or competition. It implies a strategic, ongoing struggle where different parties are actively trying to gain ground or influence. When used metaphorically, it often suggests that a disagreement has become complex or multi-faceted.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
They have drawn out their battle lines in the workplace for a long time.
Has the battlefront of this argument already expanded?
Related words
Common phrases
to stretch the battlefront
to expand the battlefront
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
