Writing
前方 (qián fāng) — how to say "ahead" in Chinese
前方
Ahead
noun
Character composition
前
front
方
direction
Radicals / Keys
方
Square
#70 · fāng · 4 strokes
刀
Knife
#18 · dāo · 2 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
向前方走
xiàng qiánfāng zǒu
walk forward
Examples
我们向前方走去，看到城市。
We walk ahead and see the city.
前方有山。
There is a mountain ahead.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "ahead" in Chinese?
"ahead" in Chinese is 前方 (qián fāng).
前方 meaning in English
前方 (qián fāng) means "Ahead".
How is 前方 pronounced?
It is pronounced qián fāng (written as qian fang, qianfang). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "ahead" in Chinese characters?
It is written 前方: 前 has 9 strokes, 方 has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 前方?
前方 is on the HSK 3.0 level 4 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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