前方 (qián fāng) — the front; ahead

Definition

前方 means the space or direction ahead, often with a sense of distance or journey. Use it for 'ahead' in travel or military contexts; 前面 is the everyday word for 'in front.'

noun
the frontahead

Examples

  • 前方
    qián fāng Yǒu hěn duō chē.
    There are many cars ahead.
  • 前方
    Nǐ kàn qián fāng yǒu shén me?
    What do you see ahead?
  • 前方
    qián fāng Méi yǒu rén.
    There is no one ahead.

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