眼前

眼前 yǎn qián ㄧㄢˇ ㄑㄧㄢˊ ngaan5 cin4 HSK 3

  • before one's eyes
  • now
  • at present

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 眼 (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

  • 元旦就在眼前。 New Year's Day is close at hand.
  • 我屏氣觀看眼前光景。 I watched what was unfolding in front of my eyes with bated breath.
  • 他們在她眼前脫下我的衣服。 They took off my clothes in front of her eyes.
  • 我不敢相信眼前发生的这一切。 I cannot believe what's happening in front of my eyes.
  • 飛機起飛後,很快就消失在了眼前。 The plane took off and was soon out of sight.

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