以前

qián

Traditional: 以前

HSK 3
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Translation

before, previously, in the past

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Examples

xiāng

I used to live in the countryside.

This is much better than before.

I didn't like eating fish before.

yuán

There used to be a small park here.

Do not drink coffee before going to bed.

以前 (yǐ qián) - before, previously, in the past.

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