Everyday characterShape

前

qián

front; before

Frequency
#93Estimated
HSK
Level 1Estimated

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How it is built

Originally a foot on a boat moving forward

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Words 2

  • 前面qiánmiànin frontHSK 1 Estimated
  • 以前yǐqiánbeforeHSK 3 Estimated

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