面前 (miàn qián) — in front of; facing; in the presence of
Definition
A locative noun meaning 'in front of' — physical space (in front of a building) or figurative presence (in front of a person). Unlike 跟前, it stresses a position one faces, not necessarily a person standing beside you.
noun
in front offacingin the presence of
Examples
- 面前，。Zài lǎo shī miàn qián, bú yào shuō huà.Don't speak in front of the teacher.
- 面前，。Zài kùn nan miàn qián, wǒ men yào jiān chí.In the face of difficulties, we must persevere.
- 面前。Dà lóu miàn qián yǒu yí gè dà huā yuán.There is a big garden in front of the building.
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