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
Examples
- 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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