English–Chinese
“cutting edge” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinqián yán
Example
这家公司在前沿技术研究方面很有名。zhè jiā gōng sī zài qián yán jì shù yán jiū fāng miàn hěn yǒu míng
This company is well known for its research into cutting-edge technology.
How to say “cutting edge” in Chinese
“Cutting edge” in Chinese is 前沿 (qián yán).
The forward edge of academic, technical, or intellectual progress, where the newest work is taking shape.
Example sentences with 前沿
科研团队正在攻克前沿难题。kē yán tuán duì zhèng zài gōng kè qián yán nán tí
The research team is tackling cutting-edge challenges.
Tips for using 前沿
- In everyday conversation, this word is especially useful for understanding news, company reports, and academic writing, where it labels an area of active development rather than a physical place.