COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 前 is built
前 can be remembered by breaking it into 丷 + 一 + 刖. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 前 (qián) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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qiánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qián
前
front
Common words
qián miàn
前面
ahead; in front; preceding; above
miàn qián
面前
in front of; facing; (in the) presence (of)
qián nián
前年
the year before last
qián tiān
前天
the day before yesterday
yǐ qián
以前
before; formerly; previous; ago
mù qián
目前
at the present time; currently
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 前
Say “qián” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 前
Common words and phrases
qián miàn
ahead; in front; preceding; above
miàn qián
in front of; facing; (in the) presence (of)
qián nián
the year before last
qián tiān
the day before yesterday
yǐ qián
before; formerly; previous; ago
mù qián
at the present time; currently
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 前?
前 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 前 (qián) mean?
前 (qián) means front.
What is the radical of 前?
The radical of 前 is 刂, associated with Not yet classified.