n.
The forward-facing area or the space located ahead of something. Time before the present (ago), the past, or an earlier position in order.
前
In front of, before, facing forward in space or time.
前 anchors the visual front face of a building (饭店前) or a table (桌子前).
Common Usage & Traps
- 饭店前 — in front of the restaurant
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在前饭店在饭店前Place localizers behind the landmark.
What is the difference between 前 (qián) and 前边 (qiánbian)?
前 can attach compactly as a prepositional suffix; 前边 is a fuller spatial zone.
到饭店前 means reaching the front exterior of the diner; 公司前边 points to the area before the company.
Appears in Stories 4 stories
Real context sentences across different daily scenarios and graded readings.
Follow Dazhong, a busy worker in China, as he finds warmth and kindness at a small noodle shop. Practice everyday words for food, weather, and expressing gratitude.
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大中到饭店 前 ，看见老先生一个人坐在桌子 前 ，在看外边。
Before you read, try clapping the rhythm. This poem introduces the days of the week and a fun secret: Chinese has two names for Sunday, but no 'Week Seven'!
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星期四 前 星期三。
This short, soothing piece is about missing someone on a rainy night. The sentences are simple and repeat often, so you can practice reading while feeling the warm emotion.
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我坐在桌 前 ，在喝一杯茶，一杯热热的茶。
This heartwarming story reveals the quiet devotion of a father. As you read, notice the repeated actions and how a simple cup of tea becomes meaningful.
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老先生天天都坐在七号桌子 前 。
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一天晚上，大中去七号桌子 前 。
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