前些

前些 qián xiē ㄑㄧㄢˊ ㄒㄧㄝ cin4 se1

  • a few (days, years etc) ago

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 前 (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

  • 他是你前些时候见过的那个人。 He is the man you met the other day.
  • 我只是想要你把我前些日子借给你的书还回来。 I just want you to give me back that book you borrowed a few days ago.
  • 对了,前些时间你说伞不见了,现在找到了吗? Ah, I forgot to ask. Before you said you hadn't seen the umbrella. Have you found it since?

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