前边 (qián bian) — the front (side or area); in front of
Definition
A colloquial, directional noun meaning 'the front' or 'in front of.' Pairs with 后面 ('the back') and 前面的 with no real near-synonym confusion — just a position word.
noun
the front (side or area)in front of
Examples
- 前边。Qǐng zhàn zài wǒ de qián bian.Please stand in front of me.
- 前边。qián bian Yǒu yí gè hěn dà de tíng chē chǎng.There's a very big parking lot up ahead.
- 前边，。Tā zǒu dào qián bian, gěi wǒ men dài lù.He walked to the front and led the way for us.
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