未然 wèi rán

before it happens (cf preventative measures); in advance

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. before it happens (cf preventative measures)
  2. 2. in advance
  3. 3. forestalling

Characters

Character Meaning
未 wèi HSK 5
not yet; not; have not
然 rán HSK 2
so; thus; like this