生前 (shēng qián) — (of a deceased person) during one's life, while living

Definition

Literary/formal noun meaning 'during one's life' — always used about someone who is now deceased. Contrast with 死后 (after one's death); not interchangeable with the general 在世.

noun
(of a deceased person) during one's lifewhile living

Beispiele

  • 生前
    Tā shēng qián shì yì míng jiào shī.
    He was a teacher during his lifetime.
  • 生前
    Zhè shì tā shēng qián zuì xǐ huan de yán sè.
    This was her favorite color while she was alive.
  • 生前
    Wǒ men dōu jì de tā shēng qián wèi shè qū zuò de gòng xiàn.
    We all remember the contributions he made to the community during his life.

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