earlier in Chinese
earlier in Chinese is 之前 — earlier means at a time before the present moment or before the time being talked about.
earlier in Chinese
之前
Pronounced: zhī qián
previously; before now; sooner
What does "earlier" mean?
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adverb At a time before the present moment or before the time being talked about.
"I saw her earlier, outside the station."
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adjective Coming before another in time or order; comparative of early.
"An earlier version of the report had different figures."
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earlier in a sentence
- I saw her earlier, outside the station.
- The email arrived earlier than expected.
- An earlier version of the report had different figures.
- Take the earlier train if you want a seat.
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What is "earlier" in Chinese?
"earlier" in Chinese is 之前. earlier means: At a time before the present moment or before the time being talked about.
How do you pronounce 之前?
"earlier" in Chinese is 之前, pronounced "zhī qián".
How do you use "earlier" in a sentence?
Example: "I saw her earlier, outside the station." In Chinese, "earlier" is 之前.
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