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前 (qián) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

前

qián

front, before

HSK 19 strokesRadical: 刂 (knife)

Full dictionary entry for 前 →

Character Breakdown

Components: 丷 + 月 + 刂

A boat cuts forward under moonlight — front

Details

Pinyin	qián
Meanings	front, before
Stroke Count	9
Radical	刂 (#18 — knife)
HSK Levels	HSK 1, HSK 2, HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6
Frequency	#158 most common

Words Containing 前

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
前	qián	front, before	HSK 1
前面	qiánmiàn	front	HSK 2
以前	yǐqián	before	HSK 3
提前	tíqián	in advance	HSK 4
从前	cóngqián	before	HSK 5
目前	mùqián	at present	HSK 5
前途	qiántú	future	HSK 5
当前	dāngqián	current, present	HSK 6
跟前	gēnqián	in front of, close to	HSK 6

Similar Characters (Don't Confuse!)

剪

前 (qián) ≠ 剪

削

前 (qián) ≠ 削

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 前 mean in Chinese?

前 (qián) means "front, before" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

How many strokes does 前 have?

The Chinese character 前 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 刂 (knife).

What is the radical of 前?

The radical of 前 is 刂 (knife, Kangxi radical #18).

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