Writing
生前 (shēng qián) — how to say "during one's lifetime" in Chinese
生前
During one's lifetime
noun
Character composition
生
life
前
before
Radicals / Keys
生
Life
#100 · shēng · 5 strokes
刀
Knife
#18 · dāo · 2 strokes
Collocations
生前愿望
shēngqián yuànwàng
a wish expressed during one's lifetime
Examples
他生前写了很多书，我们都记得他。
During his lifetime he wrote many books, and we all remember him.
他生前很忙。
He was very busy during his lifetime.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "during one's lifetime" in Chinese?
"during one's lifetime" in Chinese is 生前 (shēng qián).
What does 生前 mean in English?
生前 (shēng qián) means "During one's lifetime".
How is 生前 pronounced?
It is pronounced shēng qián (written as sheng qian, shengqian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "during one's lifetime" in Chinese characters?
It is written 生前: 生 has 5 strokes, 前 has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 生前?
生前 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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