HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
前 — front
- Reading
- qián
- Meaning
- front; before
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
前 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is qián and it means front; before. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
前 appears in everyday chinese words such as 前 (front, before), 前面 (front, in front) and 以前 (before, formerly).
Chinese words containing 前
Frequently asked questions
What does 前 mean in Chinese?
前 means front; before in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 前 read?
前 is read qián. Reading it inside real words — 前 and 前面 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 前 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 前 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 前 in a word?
A common word containing 前 is 前 (qián) — "front, before". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 前 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 前 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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