qián

front; before; forward

Character data

HSK 1
Frequency 93rd character
Radical ⼑ (18.7)
Strokes 9
Index # 1650

Definitions

前 qián
  1. 1. front
  2. 2. before
  3. 3. forward
  4. 4. ahead
  5. 5. first
  6. 6. ago
  7. 7. top (followed by a number)
  8. 8. former
  9. 9. formerly
  10. 10. future
  11. 11. BC (e.g. 前293nián)

Stroke order

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Words containing 前

Word Meaning
to move forwards
once upon a time; previously; formerly
to ponder over reasons and connection
punish past to warn future; learn from mistakes
punish past to prevent future mistakes
forming a bridge between earlier and later stages
early vote
preinitiation; "fizzle" (atomic bomb misfire)
First epistle of St Paul to Timothy
First epistle of St Paul to Timothy
New Year's eve
pronator teres muscle (below the elbow)
previously
fig. romantic surroundings
There is no need to boast about one's treasures. (idiom)
There is no need to boast about one's treasures. (idiom)
facing forwards
psyllium (genus Plantago)
psyllium (genus Plantago)
look-ahead assertion
heretofore
heretofore
Urat Front Banner, Inner Mongolia
Urat Front Banner, Inner Mongolia
prenatal; antenatal