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前
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Stroke order — 9 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 前
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 前面 | qián miàn | ahead; in front |
| 以前 | yǐ qián | before; formerly |
| 提前 | tí qián | to shift to an earlier date; to do sth ahead of time |
| 从前 | cóng qián | previously; formerly |
| 目前 | mù qián | at the present time; currently |
| 前途 | qián tú | prospects; future outlook |
| 当前 | dāng qián | the present time; to be faced with |
| 跟前 | gēn qián | the front (of); (in) front |
FAQ
How many strokes does 前 have?
前 has 9 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 前?
The pinyin for 前 is qián. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄑㄧㄢˊ.
What does 前 mean in Chinese?
前 means: front; forward. It appears in common words such as 前面、以前、提前.