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提前
tíqián
Description
“提前”的意思是把时间往前移，比原来的时间更早做某件事。
"提前" means to move the time forward, doing something earlier than the original time.
我们常说“提前到”“提前准备”“提前一个小时”。
We often say "提前到" (arrive early), "提前准备" (prepare in advance), "提前一个小时" (one hour earlier).
Meanings
提前tíqián
to do something earlier than planned; in advance
我们提前一天到了机场。
We arrived at the airport a day early.
提前tíqián
in advance; ahead of time
请提前告诉我。
Please let me know in advance.
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Notes
- Etymology
提 (to raise/move up) + 前 (front, earlier) = to move a time forward.
- Nuance
opposite of 推迟 (to postpone); 提前 makes something happen sooner.
In videos
“这家民宿是我提前”
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