边缘化的 (biānyuánhuà de) — marginalized
HSK 5 | adjective | pushed to the margins; excluded from mainstream society
边缘化的 (biānyuánhuà de)
边缘化的 describes groups, voices, or issues that have been pushed to the periphery of society, excluded from power, resources, or mainstream discourse. It is widely used in sociology, human rights, and policy discussions.
Meanings
- [adj] marginalized; pushed to the margins; excluded from mainstream society or power structures
Example Sentences
边缘化的群体往往难以获得平等的教育和就业机会。 Biānyuánhuà de qúntǐ wǎngwǎng nányǐ huòdé píngděng de jiàoyù hé jiùyè jīhuì. Marginalized groups often have difficulty accessing equal educational and employment opportunities.
社会政策应特别关注边缘化的社区的需求。 Shèhuì zhèngcè yīng tèbié guānzhù biānyuánhuà de shèqū de xūqiú. Social policies should pay special attention to the needs of marginalized communities.
这部纪录片记录了边缘化的农村妇女的生活故事。 Zhè bù jìlùpiàn jìlùle biānyuánhuà de nóngcūn fùnǚ de shēnghuó gùshi. This documentary records the life stories of marginalized rural women.
城市化进程中，部分传统文化正逐渐变得边缘化。 Chéngshìhuà jìnchéng zhōng, bùfèn chuántǒng wénhuà zhèng zhújiàn biàndé biānyuánhuà. In the process of urbanization, some traditional cultures are gradually becoming marginalized.
政治上被边缘化的群体更容易成为极端主义的目标。 Zhèngzhì shàng bèi biānyuánhuà de qúntǐ gèng róngyì chéngwéi jíduān zhǔyì de mùbiāo. Politically marginalized groups are more easily targeted by extremism.
包容的教育制度能帮助减少学生被边缘化的现象。 Bāoróng de jiàoyù zhìdù néng bāngzhù jiǎnshǎo xuéshēng bèi biānyuánhuà de xiànxiàng. An inclusive education system can help reduce the marginalization of students.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 边缘化的群体 | marginalized groups |
| 边缘化的社区 | marginalized communities |
| 被边缘化 | to be marginalized |
| 社会边缘化 | social marginalization |
| 防止边缘化 | prevent marginalization |
Usage Notes
边缘化的 is the adjective form, formed by adding 的 to the verb-noun 边缘化 (to marginalize/marginalization). The passive 被边缘化 (to be marginalized) is very common in both spoken and written Chinese.
边缘 alone means "edge/margin," and 化 is the suffix meaning "-ization" or "to become." So 边缘化 literally means "to push to the edge" or "the process of becoming marginal."
Memory Hook
边缘 means "edge/margin" and 化 means "to become" -- 边缘化的 describes something or someone that has been pushed to the edge of society.