(yǐ qián) - before, previously, in the past in Mandarin
yǐqiánTraditional: 以前
Translation
before, previously, in the past
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Word origin
A compound of 以 (yǐ, 'from, by') and 前 (qián, 'before, front'), meaning 'previously'. 前 in its older analysis combines a foot element over a boat, suggesting forward movement.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 以 (yǐ, 'from') + 前 (qián, 'before, front')
Stroke order
以
前
Examples
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I used to live in the countryside.
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This is much better than before.
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I didn't like eating fish before.
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There used to be a small park here.
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Do not drink coffee before going to bed.
以前 (yǐ qián) - before, previously, in the past.
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