Radical:

meaning for qián:

  • - front
  • - forward
  • - ahead
  • - first
  • - top (followed by a number)
  • - future
  • - ago
  • - before
  • - BC (e.g. 前 293年 )
  • - former
  • - formerlyat the present time
  • - currentlyin front of
  • - facing
  • - (in the) presence (of)before
  • - formerly
  • - previous
  • - agobefore
  • - prior to
  • - ago
  • - previously
  • - beforehandto go forward
  • - to forge ahead
  • - to advance
  • - onward

xiǎomíng小明
zhàn
zài
hēibǎn黑板
qián
miànxiàng面向
tóngxuémen同学们
zuò
bàogào报告

Xiao Ming stood in front of the blackboard and gave a presentation to his classmates.


kǎoshì考试
qián
yào
hǎohǎo好好
fùxí复习

It's important to review well before the exam.


zài
kǎoshì考试
qián
yào
zǐxì仔细
fùxí复习

Careful review is necessary before the exam.


chūmén出门
qián
jìde记得
guān
hǎo
ménchuāng门窗

Remember to close the doors and windows before you leave.


chūfā出发
qián
jìde记得
jiǎnchá检查
yíxià一下
xíngli行李

Before you leave, remember to check your luggage.