提前 meaning and pronunciation

提前
Simplified/traditional word

提前 English definition

tí qián

  • to shift to an earlier date
  • to bring forward
  • to advance
  • in advance

HSK level


Characters

  • (tí): to carry (hanging down from the hand); to lift; to put forward; to mention; to raise (an issue); upwards character stroke; lifting brush stroke (in painting); scoop for measuring liquid;
  • (qián): ahead; front; forward; first; top (followed by a number); future; ago; before; BC (e.g. 前293年); former; formerly;

Sentences examples with 提前

  • 我们提前完成了任务。
    Wǒmen tíqián wánchéngle rènwù.
  • 请大家注意,会议的时间提前了。
    Qǐng dàjiā zhùyì, huìyì de shíjiān tíqiánle.