事先

事先 shì xiān ㄕˋ ㄒㄧㄢ si6 sin1 HSK 4 高階級 · Level 4

  • in advance
  • before the event
  • beforehand
  • prior

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 事 (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

  • 你必須事先預約。 You have to make a reservation.
  • 請你事先把計劃告訴我。 Please let me know the schedule beforehand.
  • 事先打个招呼,别叫我临时抓瞎。 Let me know beforehand instead of springing it on me at the last minute.
  • 除非他们事先修好刹车,我才会买车子。 I will only buy the car if they repair the brakes first.

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