以前 meaning and pronunciation

以前
Simplified/traditional word

以前 English definition

yǐ qián
  • before
  • formerly
  • previous
  • ago

HSK level

Characters

  • 以 (yǐ): to use; by means of; according to; in order to; because of; at (a certain date or place);
  • 前 (qián): ahead; front; forward; first; top (followed by a number); future; ago; before; BC (e.g. 前293年); former; formerly;

Sentences examples with 以前

  • 我们看电影以前，先去吃个饭吧。
    Wǒmen kàn diànyǐng yǐqián, xiān qù chī gè fàn ba.
  • 我五点以前肯定会回来。
    Wǒ wǔ diǎn yǐqián kěndìng huì huílái.