前 (qián): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Spatial front and direction

前 + nounverb

In words about physical position or movement, 前 points to the front side or forward direction.

Time before or earlier

nounverb + 前

In words about time, 前 indicates a point or period before the present or a reference time.

HSK 3

yǐ以

qián前

before

HSK 5

cóng从

qián前

in the past; formerly

HSK 3.0 · L4

zhī之

qián前

before

HSK 6

dāng当

qián前

before one; present; current

Future and prospects

前 + noun

In words about what lies ahead, 前 refers to future possibilities or career outlook.

HSK 5

qián前

tú途

future; prospect; promise

HSK 6

qián前

jǐng景

foreground; prospect; vista

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

qián前

chéng程

future

In front of a person or thing

noun + 前

In words about location relative to a person or object, 前 means 'in front of' or 'before one's eyes'.

HSK 3.0 · L3

miàn面

qián前

in front of

HSK 3.0 · L4

yǎn眼

qián前

before one's eyes

HSK 6

gēn跟

qián前

at one's side; living with me/us etc

前 (qián): Front — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 前

Stroke Order Diagrams 前

Character Breakdown

Printable Writing Worksheet: 前

How to Use 前

Spatial front and direction

HSK Vocabulary: 前

Example Sentences

HSK (3.0) Level 1

Same Sound

Same Radical

Time before or earlier

Future and prospects

In front of a person or thing

Related Characters

HSK (3.0) Level 1

Same Sound

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