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前面
qiánmiàn
Description
"前面"是一个方向词，用来说一个东西在你的前方，或者更早的地方。
"前面" is a directional word used to say something is in front of you or earlier in time.
比如你说话或者写文章的时候，也可以用"前面"来指之前说过的部分。
For example, when speaking or writing, you can use "前面" to refer to the part mentioned before.
Meanings
前面qiánmiàn
in front; the front side or area
前面有一家商店。
There is a store ahead.
前面qiánmiàn
earlier part; what was said before
前面我已经说过这件事了。
I have already talked about this matter earlier.
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Notes
- Etymology
前 (front/before) + 面 (side/surface), literally "the front side."
- Nuance
前面 covers both physical location and earlier position in text or time.
In videos
“我前面有一个手机”
“我觉得我的前面有一个男人。”
“后轮前面后面前轮后轮”
“OK，家人们，经过前面两例成功的案例，”
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