前面

qián miàn

HSK 2.0 Level 1 HSK 3.0 Level 2 Noun Common

Definitions

1. ahead
2. in front
3. preceding
4. above
5. also pr. [qián mian]

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 后面 hòu mian 后面 hòu mian the back; the rear; the last bit 指空间或时间上相对靠后的位置: the back; the rear; the last bit

Synonyms

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• 前方 qián fāng 前方 qián fāng ahead 较为正式，多用于书面语或指示牌: ahead
• 前头 qián tou 前头 qián tou in front 口语化表达，常用于北方方言: in front
• 前边 qián bian 前边 qián bian front 在前面/前面: front

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 在 (zài) to indicate location, as in 在前面 (in front).

Formality

‘前面’ is neutral and widely used in both spoken and written Chinese, while ‘前方’ is more formal, often seen in signs or written instructions.

Example Sentences

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前面 在修路，我们需要绕行。

The road ahead is under construction, so we need to take a detour.

学校 前面 有一个公园。

There is a park in front of the school.

请在 前面 入口左转。

Please turn left at the entrance ahead.

请在 前面 路口拐弯。

Please turn at the intersection ahead.

终点就在 前面 。

The finish line is just ahead.

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Child Words of 前面

• 前 前 qián: front
• 面 面 miàn: face