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先前
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先前
xiān qián
before; previously
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Meaning
Definitions are in English.
before; previously
Characters in this word
先
xiān
6 strokes
first, former, previous
前
qián
9 strokes
in front, forward
Common words: 先 · 前
Words
Words with the same first character
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先生
xiān sheng
teacher; gentleman; sir; mister (Mr.); husband; (dialect) doctor; CL:位[wei4]
先进
xiān jìn
sophisticated; advanced (technology etc); meritorious; exemplary (deeds etc)
先后
xiān hòu
early or late; first and last; priority; in succession; one after another
先锋
xiān fēng
vanguard; pioneer; avant-garde