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眼前
yǎnqián
Description
“眼前”指你眼睛前面很近的地方，就是你现在能看到的东西。
"眼前" refers to the area very close in front of your eyes, meaning what you can see right now.
它也可以表示“现在、马上”的时间。
It can also mean the time "now" or "immediately".
Meanings
眼前yǎnqián
in front of one's eyes; before one
美丽的大海就在眼前。
The beautiful sea is right before our eyes.
眼前yǎnqián
at present; right now
眼前最重要的事是学习。
The most important thing right now is studying.
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Notes
- Etymology
眼 (eye) + 前 (front), literally 'before the eyes'.
- Nuance
目前 is more formal for 'at present'; 眼前 keeps a vivid, spatial feel.
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