起跑線 qǐ pǎo xiàn

DEFINITIONS

  1. the starting line (of a race)
  2. scratch line (in a relay race)

CHARACTERS

起 qǐ
HSK 1
rise, stand up; go up; begin
跑 pǎo
HSK 2
run, flee, leave in hurry
線 xiàn thread, line, wire; clue