How to Say ‘The passing line’ in Simplified Chinese
及格线
jí gé xiàn
[jee guh shyen]
💬 Usage Tip: [及格线] literally means the line for passing, like a cutoff score. Chinese often uses school-test language metaphorically in flirting or joking situations.
Phrase Breakdown
及格线
jí gé xiàn
[jee guh shyen]
passing line; passing mark
及格线 literally means the threshold for passing. In flirting, it jokingly turns attraction into a score.
你现在刚过及格线，还得继续努力。
You’ve just barely passed the line for now; you still need to keep trying.
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