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身前
Unverified wordshēnqián
Description
"身前"不是常用的词，一般人会说"身边"或"生前"。
"身前" is not a commonly used word; people usually say "身边" or "生前".
如果你想说一个人还活着的时候，可以用"生前"。
If you want to say that a person was still alive, you can use "生前".
Meanings
身前shēnqián
in front of one's body; before oneself
他把包放在身前。
He placed the bag in front of him.
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Notes
- Etymology
身 (body) + 前 (front/before); a literal combination rather than a fixed word.
- Nuance
use 生前 for 'while alive' and 身边 for 'at one's side'; 身前 sounds unnatural.
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