之前

zhīqián

before

nounHSK 3.0 word list · Band 4
Dictionary entry

before; prior to; ago

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之
前

See it in sentences

三天之前我就知道了。

Sān tiān zhīqián wǒ jiù zhīdào le.

English

I knew it three days ago.

来之前打个电话。

Lái zhīqián dǎ gè diànhuà.

English

Give a call before you come.

Goes with

  • 三天之前three days ago
  • 吃饭之前before eating
Built with this character · 15 words

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之
前

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