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前人
qiánrén
Description
「前人」的意思是以前的人，特别是在我们之前生活或工作的人。
"前人" means people from the past, especially those who lived or worked before us.
我们常说「前人种树，后人乘凉」，用来表示要感谢过去的人。
We often say "前人种树，后人乘凉" to express gratitude to those who came before us.
Meanings
前人qiánrén
people of former times; predecessors; forefathers
我们要学习前人的经验。
We should learn from the experiences of those before us.
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Notes
- Etymology
前 (before/former) + 人 (person), literally "former people."
- Nuance
often used in writing or sayings; contrast with 后人 (later generations).
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