前前后后 (qián qián hòu hòu) — the whole story, the ins and outs (of a matter); altogether, in total (sum of time, money, or events)

Definición

An idiom meaning 'the whole story' (every stage and detail of a matter) or 'altogether/in total'. Often modifies a noun like 事情, or pairs with 一共 to sum up time, money, or events.

idiom
the whole storythe ins and outs (of a matter)altogetherin total (sum of time, money, or events)

Ejemplos

  • 前前后后
    Tā bǎ shì qing de qián qián hòu hòu dōu gào sù le wǒ.
    He told me the whole story (the ins and outs) of the matter.
  • 前前后后
    Zhǐ yǒu liǎo jiě shì qing de qián qián hòu hòu cái néng zuò chū pàn duàn.
    Only by understanding the ins and outs of the matter can you make a judgment.
  • 前前后后
    Zhè cì lǚ xíng qián qián hòu hòu yí gòng huā le wǔ qiān kuài qián.
    This trip cost altogether five thousand yuan.

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