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前 qián

in front, forward; former, preceding

Strokes
9
Level
HSK 1
Radical
刂
Made of 丷一刖 ⿱⿱丷一刖
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  1. 我以前住在北京。
    Wǒ yǐqián zhù zài Běijīng.
    I used to live in Beijing.
    i before live at beijing
  2. 你以前来过这儿吗？
    Nǐ yǐqián láiguo zhèr ma?
    Have you been here before?
    you before come-experience here (question)
  3. 我们提前一点儿出发吧。
    Wǒmen tíqián yìdiǎnr chūfā ba.
    Let's set off a bit earlier.
    we bring-forward a-bit set-off (suggestion)
  4. 他以前不喜欢喝茶。
    Tā yǐqián bù xǐhuan hē chá.
    He didn't use to like tea.
    he before not like drink tea
  5. 学校前面有一家饭店。
    Xuéxiào qiánmiàn yǒu yì jiā fàndiàn.
    There's a restaurant in front of the school.
    school front have one (measure) restaurant

Words with 前 (13)