How to say "front" in Chinese

前
qiánfrontPart of speech: Places & directions

"front" in Chinese is 前 — pronounced qián.

In a sentence

  • 火车站在前面。Huǒchēzhàn zài qiánmiàn.The train station is ahead.

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