Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
前面
qiánmiàn
Description
“前面”指的是在你面前或比较靠前的地方,也可以表示时间或文章里更早的部分。
"前面" refers to the area in front of you or a more forward position, and can also indicate an earlier time or part of a text.
我们常常用它来说位置,比如“前面有一家商店”。
We often use it to talk about location, for example, "前面有一家商店" means "There is a shop in front."
Meanings
前面qiánmiàn
the front; in front; ahead
前面有一家很大的超市。
There is a very large supermarket ahead.
前面qiánmiàn
earlier part; above (in text or speech)
前面说过的话,你还记得吗?
Do you still remember what was said earlier?
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
前 (front) + 面 (side/face), a common location word.
- Nuance
unlike 前 alone, 前面 is a standalone noun of place.
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