erstwhile in Chinese
erstwhile in Chinese is 前 — erstwhile means former; belonging to an earlier time and no longer holding the position or relationship described.
erstwhile in Chinese
前
Pronounced: qián
What does "erstwhile" mean?
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adjective Former; belonging to an earlier time and no longer holding the position or relationship described.
"Her erstwhile business partner now runs a rival firm."
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adverb Formerly; at a time in the past.
"The hall, erstwhile a chapel, is now a concert venue."
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erstwhile in a sentence
- Her erstwhile business partner now runs a rival firm.
- The two erstwhile allies barely speak.
- The hall, erstwhile a chapel, is now a concert venue.
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What is "erstwhile" in Chinese?
"erstwhile" in Chinese is 前. erstwhile means: Former; belonging to an earlier time and no longer holding the position or relationship described.
How do you pronounce 前?
"erstwhile" in Chinese is 前, pronounced "qián".
How do you use "erstwhile" in a sentence?
Example: "Her erstwhile business partner now runs a rival firm." In Chinese, "erstwhile" is 前.
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