提前

tíqián

to bring forward; ahead of time

Dictionary entry

to shift to an earlier date; to do sth ahead of time; in advance

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See it in sentences

请提前告诉我。

Qǐng tíqián gàosu wǒ.

English

Please tell me in advance.

火车提前到了。

Huǒchē tíqián dào le.

English

The train arrived early.

Goes with

  • 提前到arrive early
  • 提前说say in advance
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