Definition
生前 refers to the period when a person was alive, but only used for someone who has since passed away. It is a time noun that always implies the person is deceased.
noun
(of a deceased person) during one's lifewhile living
Examples
- 生前。Tā shēng qián shì yì míng jiàoshī.He was a teacher during his lifetime.
- 生前。Zhè shì tā shēng qián zuì xǐhuān de yánsè.This was her favorite color while she was alive.
- 生前。Wǒmen dōu jìde tā shēng qián wèi shèqū zuò de gòngxiàn.We all remember the contributions he made to the community during his life.
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