跟前

gēn qián

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Uncommon

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跟前

gēn qián Noun the front (of); (in) front

跟前

gēn qian (of children, parents etc) at one's side; living with one

Definitions

1. the front (of)
2. (in) front
3. (in) sb's presence
4. just before (a date)

Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

• 远方 yuǎn fāng 远方 yuǎn fāng far away Distant place, opposite of immediate front or presence.: far away

Synonyms

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• 面前 miàn qián 面前 miàn qián in front of Used to refer to the physical area directly in front of a person or object.: in front of
• 身边 shēn biān 身边 shēn biān at one's side Used when referring to someone's immediate presence or vicinity, emphasizing being by someone's side.: at one's side

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Use 在...跟前 to mean 'in front of someone' or 'in someone's presence'. Don't confuse with 前面, which simply indicates position without personal reference.

Formality

跟前 can be used in informal settings when referring to being physically close to someone, e.g., a child coming to a parent.

Example Sentences

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孩子跑到妈妈 跟前 。

The child ran up to his mother.

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Child Words of 跟前

• 前 前 qián: front
• 跟 跟 gēn: heel