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前面 (qiánmian) — how to say "in front" in Chinese
前面
In front, ahead, before
Character composition
前
front; before
面
side; surface; face
Radicals / Keys
面
Face
#176 · miàn · 9 strokes
刀
Knife
#18 · dāo · 2 strokes
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 do you say "in front" in Chinese?
"in front" in Chinese is 前面 (qiánmian).
What does 前面 mean in English?
前面 (qiánmian) means "In front, ahead, before".
How is 前面 pronounced?
It is pronounced qiánmian (written as qianmian). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "in front" in Chinese characters?
It is written 前面.
What HSK level is 前面?
前面 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.
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