之前

之前 zhī qián ㄓ ㄑㄧㄢˊ zi1 cin4 HSK 4 進階級 · Level 3

  • before
  • prior to
  • ago
  • previously
  • beforehand

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 之 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 之前你在哪里? Where were you?
  • 我之前在撒谎。 I was lying earlier.
  • 上床之前关灯。 Turn off the light before you go to bed.
  • 进来之前请敲门。 Please knock before you come in.
  • 肯之前去過英國。 Ken has been to England before.

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