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起跑线

HSK 7-9

qǐpǎoxiàn

starting line; point of departure (figuratively, indicating inequality)

Explanation

scratch line (in a relay race)

Examples

起跑线在哪儿?

qǐpǎoxiàn zài nǎr?

Where's the starting line?

他从起跑线上领先。

tā cóng qǐpǎoxiàn shàng xiāndìng.

He took the lead from the starting line