前 qián ㄑㄧㄢˊ cin4 HSK 1 準備級 2 · Novice 2 進階級 · Level 3

  • front
  • forward
  • ahead
  • first
  • top (followed by a number)
  • future
  • ago
  • before
  • BC (e.g. 前 293 年 )
  • former
  • formerly

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 前 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

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

Example sentences

  • 前进 前進 ( qián jìn cin4 zeon3 )!

    Onward!

  • 饭 飯 ( fàn faan6 ) 前 ( qián cin4 ) 洗手 ( xǐ shǒu sai2 sau2 )

    Wash your hands before each meal.

  • 往前 ( wǎng qián wong5 cin4 ) 开 開 ( kāi hoi1 )。

    Drive on.

  • 前进 前進 ( qián jìn cin4 zeon3 ) 两 兩 ( liǎng loeng5 ) 步 ( bù bou6 )。

    Advance two steps.

  • 撤回 ( chè huí cit3 wui4 ) 前言 ( qián yán cin4 jin4 )。

    I take back everything I said.

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