前期

qián qī

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. preceding period
2. early stage

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 后期 hòu qī 后期 hòu qī late stage compared to preceding period or early stage: late stage

Related words

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• 中期 zhōng qī 中期 zhōng qī middle (of a period of time) middle period, between early and late stages: middle (of a period of time)

Synonyms

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• 早期 zǎo qī 早期 zǎo qī early period; early phase; early stage when referring to early stage: early period; early phase; early stage

Usage notes

Collocations

前期 is often used with 工作 (preparatory work) or 准备 (preparations), emphasizing a phase before the main event.

Formality

前期 is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it is especially common in project planning or academic writing.

Example Sentences

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这个项目的 前期 准备工作已经完成。

The preparatory work for the early stage of this project has been completed.

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Child Words of 前期

• 前 前 qián: front
• 期 期 qī: a period of time