以前 yǐ qián — before; formerly

以前
yǐ qián

Characters: 以 · 前

Definitions

  1. before; formerly

More definitions

CC-CEDICT

  1. before
  2. formerly
  3. previous
  4. ago

ExtDict

  1. 比现在或某一时间早的时期
  2. 泛指从前，以往。

Examples

  • 以前这里是一片荒地，现在盖起了高楼。

    Before, this was wasteland; now tall buildings stand here.

  • 出门以前，记得把煤气关好。

    Before leaving, remember to turn off the gas.

  • 以前这里是一片荒地。

    Before, this was wasteland.