以前

以前 qián ㄧˇ ㄑㄧㄢˊ ji5 cin4 HSK 2 準備級 1 · Novice 1 進階級 · Level 3

  • before
  • formerly
  • previous
  • ago

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 以 (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

  • 多久以前? How long ago was that?
  • 他以前做過。 He has done it before.
  • 以前比較好。 It was better in the old days.
  • 我以前在山里。 I was in the mountains.
  • 我以前打网球。 I used to play tennis.

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