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从前
cóngqián
Description
“从前”的意思是很久以前的时间，常常用来说过去的事情。
"从前" means a long time ago, often used to talk about past events.
讲故事的时候，人们很喜欢用“从前”开头。
When telling stories, people like to start with "从前".
Meanings
从前cóngqián
in the past; formerly; once upon a time
从前这里是一片森林。
This used to be a forest.
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Notes
- Etymology
从 (from) + 前 (before/front), literally 'from before'.
- Nuance
refers to a fairly distant past; often opens stories like 'once upon a time'.
In videos
“那从前高组长怎么没说那个小金是我的好朋友”
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