前面 (qián miàn) — in front; ahead; the front side
Definition
Use 前面 for the space in front of someone or something (in 3D or along a path). 上 and 上面 mean 'above/on top' (vertical position); 前 is the more abstract 'front/ago'.
noun
in frontaheadthe front side
Examples
- 前面。Nǐ de shū zài qián miàn.Your book is in front.
- 前面。qián miàn Yǒu yí gè dà zhuō zi.There is a big table in front.
- 前面。Tā zhàn zài qián miàn.He stands in front.
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