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
front end; front; forward part of sth
preschool
prelude; presage
the year before last
front; in front of; the front side
the very front
to advance courageously (idiom); to press forward
to rank among the best
before the end of the year; before the new year
lesson from others' past mistakes
front wheel
predecessor; forebears; the person facing you
predecessor; forerunner; precursor
to hesitate; not dare to move forward
one moment ..., (the next ...); leading foot (in walking)
preface; introduction; forward
precedent
cause and effects (idiom); entire process of development
forward-looking; farsightedness; prescience
fig. Everything will turn out for the best.
previous life; previous incarnation
vestibule; front courtyard
to shrink back in fear (idiom); too cowardly to advance
truly repent and change past bad ways