前所未有 (qián suǒ wèi yǒu) — unprecedented; never seen before
Definition
Common, neutral phrase for 'unprecedented' — used broadly in speech and writing. 史无前例 is more formal and literary; 前无古人 emphasizes 'no one before' and is more rhetorical.
phrase
unprecedentednever seen before
Examples
- 前所未有。Zhè zhēn shì yí cì qián suǒ wèi yǒu de jī huì.This is truly an unprecedented opportunity.
- 前所未有。Jīn nián de jīng jì zēng zhǎng sù dù shì qián suǒ wèi yǒu de.This year's economic growth rate is unprecedented.
- 前所未有。Wǒ men miàn lín qián suǒ wèi yǒu de tiǎo zhàn.We face an unprecedented challenge.
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