前途

qián tú

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. prospects
2. future outlook
3. journey

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Word relationships

Synonyms

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• 前景 qián jǐng 前景 qián jǐng foreground when emphasizing prospects or outlook in specific fields: foreground
• 前程 qián chéng 前程 qián chéng future (career etc) prospects often used in literary or formal contexts for one's future path: future (career etc) prospects

Usage notes

Common mistakes

前途 is not used for physical journeys, only for future prospects in career or life. Don't say '我们的前途去北京'.

Example Sentences

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他对自己的 前途 充满信心。

He is full of confidence about his prospects.

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Words Containing 前途

• 前途未卜 前途未卜 qián tú wèi bǔ: hanging in the balance
• 前途渺茫 前途渺茫 qián tú miǎo máng: not knowing what to do next
• 前途无量 前途无量 qián tú wú liàng: to have boundless prospects
• 经济前途 经济前途 jīng jì qián tú: economic future

Child Words of 前途

• 前 前 qián: front
• 途 途 tú: way