眼前

yǎn qián

HSK 3.0 Level 4 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. before one's eyes
2. now
3. at present

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 远方 yuǎn fāng 远方 yuǎn fāng far away distant place (opposite of right before the eyes): far away

Synonyms

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• 面前 miàn qián 面前 miàn qián in front of before one's eyes; in front of: in front of
• 现在 xiàn zài 现在 xiàn zài now now; at present: now
• 目前 mù qián 目前 mù qián at the present time now; at present: at the present time

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't confuse with '眼镜' (glasses); 眼前 means 'in front of one's eyes' or 'at the moment'.

Example Sentences

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眼前 是一片汪洋大海。

Before us is a vast ocean.

机会就在 眼前 ，别错过。

The opportunity is right before your eyes, don't miss it.

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Words Containing 眼前

• 不听老人言，吃亏在眼前 不听老人言，吃亏在眼前 bù tīng lǎo rén yán , chī kuī zài yǎn qián: (idiom) ignore your elders at your peril
• 在眼前 在眼前 zài yǎn qián: now
• 好汉不吃眼前亏 好汉不吃眼前亏 hǎo hàn bù chī yǎn qián kuī: a wise man knows better than to fight when the odds are against him (idiom)
• 近在眼前 近在眼前 jìn zài yǎn qián: right under one's nose; right in front of one's eyes; close at hand; imminent

Child Words of 眼前

• 前 前 qián: front
• 眼 眼 yǎn: eye