前奏 (qián zòu) — prelude (in music); harbinger, precursor (of an event)
Definition
Literally 'front performance': the opening section of a musical piece, or figuratively a sign that something larger is about to happen.
noun
prelude (in music)harbingerprecursor (of an event)
Examples
- 前奏。Zhè shǒu gāng qín qǔ de qián zòu fēi cháng yōu měi.The prelude of this piano piece is very beautiful.
- 前奏。Zhè cì huì tán shì hé píng xié yì de qián zòu.This meeting is a harbinger of the peace agreement.
- 。Chūn tiān de xì yǔ shì huā kāi de qián zòu.The spring drizzle is a prelude to the blooming of flowers.
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