English–Chinese

“horizons” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyǎn jiè

Example

多读书可以开阔你的眼界。duō dú shū ké yǐ kāi kuò nǐ de yǎn jiè

Reading more books can broaden your horizons.

Illustration for 眼界 (horizons)

How to say “horizons” in Chinese

“Horizons” in Chinese is 眼界 (yǎn jiè).

The outer edge of what a person can see, encounter, and understand.

Full entry for 眼界: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 眼界

多参加国际交流活动可以迅速拓宽你的眼界。duō cān jiā guó jì jiāo liú huó dòng ké yǐ xùn sù tuò kuān nǐ de yǎn jiè

Participating in many international exchange activities can quickly broaden your horizons.

Tips for using 眼界

  • English often separates visual range from intellectual outlook, but Chinese keeps both under this one noun, making the surrounding context especially important.

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