Writing
前面 (qiánmiàn) — how to say "in front" in Chinese
前面
In front, ahead, before
noun
Character composition
前
front; before
面
side; surface; face
Radicals / Keys
面
Face
#176 · miàn · 9 strokes
刀
Knife
#18 · dāo · 2 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
在前面
zài qiánmiàn
in front
Examples
我在前面，你在后面。
I am in front, you are behind.
我在前面
I am in front.
Mnemonic
[qiánmian-] Charlie the Chipmunk is standing in front of a magic mirror with 前面 "ahead" inscribed on it 🪞. The mirror shows his face 面 (surface) but always a bit before 前 things actually happen! Charlie giggles, watching himself wave a paw and seeing the reflection do it just in time, wondering what secret lies ahead.
Frequently asked questions
How to say in front in Mandarin?
"in front" in Chinese is 前面 (qiánmiàn).
前面 meaning in English
前面 (qiánmiàn) means "In front, ahead, before".
Front in Chinese pinyin
It is pronounced qiánmiàn (written as qianmian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "in front" in Chinese characters?
It is written 前面: 前 has 9 strokes, 面 has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 前面?
前面 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.
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