以前
previously
before now or before a particular time
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以前 means previously. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce 以前
yǐqián
以前 translation
previously
以前 examples
我以前住在上海。
以前 transcription
yǐqián
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以前 meaning: what does it mean?
在现在之前或在某个特定时间之前
以前 pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
以前 is pronounced as yǐqián. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
以前 definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
我以前住在上海。 Translation: Раньше я жил в Шанхае.
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