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前边
qiánbian
Description
"前边"是指位置在前面的地方，也可以说以前的时间或前面说过的内容。
"前边" refers to a place in front, or can mean an earlier time or previously mentioned content.
它和"前面"意思一样，常用在口语里。
It has the same meaning as "前面" and is commonly used in spoken language.
Meanings
前边qiánbian
the front; ahead; the place in front
前边有一家很好吃的饭馆。
There is a very good restaurant ahead.
前边qiánbian
earlier; previously (in time or in a text)
这个词前边已经说过了。
This word has already been mentioned before.
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Notes
- Etymology
前 (front) + 边 (side); 边 is a common locative suffix like in 后边, 上边.
- Nuance
前边 is more colloquial than 前面, which is standard in both speech and writing.
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