Definition
前期 (qián qī) refers to the early stage or preceding period of a process, project, or timeframe, often paired with 后期 (hòu qī 'later stage'). It is more specific to planned phases than 早期 (zǎo qī), which is used for historical eras or biological development (e.g., 早期文明). 初期 (chū qī) emphasizes the very beginning, while 前期 covers the broader early portion.
noun
early stagepreceding period (of a process, project, or time frame)
Examples
- 前期。Zhège xiàngmù de qián qī jiēduàn yǒu hěnduō bù quèdìng yīnsù.There are many uncertainties in the early stage of this project.
- 前期，。Zài qián qī, wǒmen xūyào zuò hǎo shìchǎng diàoyán.In the early stage, we need to do good market research.
- 前期。qián qī de zhǔnbèi gōngzuò fēicháng guānjiàn.The preparatory work in early stage is very critical.
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