饭前 (fàn qián) — before a meal

Definition

Examples

• 请饭前洗手。
  Qǐng fàn qián xǐ shǒu.
  Please wash your hands before the meal.
• 这种药需要饭前服用。
  Zhè zhǒng yào xū yào fàn qián fú yòng.
  This medicine needs to be taken before meals.
• 饭前不宜做剧烈运动。
  fàn qián Bù yí zuò jù liè yùn dòng.
  It is not advisable to do strenuous exercise before meals.