眼前

yǎn qián

HSK 3.0 Level 4 Noun Common

Definitions

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

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

远方

yuǎn fāng

far away

distant place (opposite of right before the eyes)

Synonyms

3 items

面前

miàn qián

in front of

before one's eyes; in front of

现在

xiàn zài

now

now; at present

目前

mù qián

at the present time

now; at present

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

bù tīng lǎo rén yán , chī kuī zài yǎn qián

(idiom) ignore your elders at your peril

在眼前

zài yǎn qián

now

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

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

front

eye

眼前