前往

qián wǎng

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Common

Definitions

1. to leave for; to proceed towards; to go to

Word relationships

Related words

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• 去 qù 去 qù to go Most common word for 'to go', used in everyday speech; 前往 is more formal.: to go

Synonyms

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• 奔赴 bēn fù 奔赴 bēn fù to rush to Means 'to rush to' or 'to hasten to', often used in urgent or determined contexts.: to rush to

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't use 前往 for everyday 'go' as in 'go to the store'; use 去 instead. 前往 implies a sense of purpose or formality.

Formality

前往 is a formal word, typically used in written language or formal speeches, not in casual conversation.

Example Sentences

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我们一同 前往 会议室。

We proceeded to the meeting room together.

明天他将 前往 北京。

Tomorrow he will leave for Beijing.

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Child Words of 前往

• 前 前 qián: front
• 往 往 wǎng: to go (in a direction)