Definition
前程 (qián chéng) refers to one's future prospects, especially career or life path, and is more formal and literary than the everyday 前途 (qián tú). It often appears in set phrases like 前程似锦 (a brilliant future). 前景 (qián jǐng) is used for broader outlooks (e.g., economic prospects) and also means 'foreground' in photography.
noun
future prospectscareer prospects
Easily confused
- 虔诚qián chéngsound-alikepious, devout
Examples
- 前程，。Wèi le zìjǐ de qián chéng, tā juédìng jìxù shēnzào.For the sake of his future prospects, he decided to pursue further studies.
- 前程。Zhè cì shíxí duì tā de qián chéng hěn yǒu bāngzhù.This internship is very helpful for his career prospects.
- ，！Zhù nǐ qián chéng sì jǐn, yíqiè shùnlì!Wishing you a brilliant future and all the best!
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