前身 (qián shēn) — predecessor, forerunner, previous form (of an organization, concept, or person); front part of a Chinese robe or jacket
Definition
Mostly means 'predecessor' — the earlier form of an organization, system, or person (including a past life). The clothing sense (front of a robe) is rare and traditional.
noun
predecessorforerunnerprevious form (of an organization, concept, or person)front part of a Chinese robe or jacket
Examples
- 前身。Zhè jiā gōng sī de qián shēn shì yì jiā xiǎo gōng chǎng.The predecessor of this company was a small factory.
- 前身。Tā xiāng xìn tā de qián shēn shì yí wèi sēng rén.He believes his previous incarnation was a monk.
- 前身。Zhè jiàn cháng páo de qián shēn xiù zhe jīng měi de huā wén.The front part of this robe is embroidered with exquisite patterns.
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