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前些
qián xiē
Description
“前些”常常和时间词一起用，比如“前些天”、“前些年”。
"前些" is often used with time words, such as "前些天" and "前些年".
它表示不久以前的一段时间，但没有说得很清楚是哪一天。
It indicates a period not long ago, but does not specify the exact day.
Meanings
前些qián xiē
the past few (days, years, etc.); recently
前些天下了很大的雨。
It rained heavily a few days ago.
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Notes
- Usage
almost always followed by a time word like 天, 年, or 日子; not used alone.
- Nuance
前些天 means "the other day / a few days ago," vaguer than a specific date.
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