之前 zhī qián — before; prior to

之前
zhī qián

Characters: 之 · 前

Definitions

  1. before; prior to

More definitions

CC-CEDICT

  1. before
  2. prior to
  3. ago
  4. previously
  5. beforehand

ExtDict

  1. 表示在某个时间或处所的前面。一般多指时间。

Examples

  • 出发之前，我们要做好充分准备。

    Before setting off, we must make thorough preparations.

  • 他三天之前还来过这里。

    He was here as recently as three days ago.