former in Chinese
former in Chinese is 前, 前者 — former means existing or happening before now; previous.
former in Chinese
前
Pronounced: qián
Previous.
前者
Pronounced: qián zhě
First of aforementioned two items. Used with the, often without a noun.
What does "former" mean?
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adj Existing or happening before now; previous.
"The former president gave a speech at the ceremony."
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adj Referring to the first of two things just mentioned.
"Of the two plans, the former is far cheaper."
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former in a sentence
- The former president gave a speech at the ceremony.
- She reconnected with a former classmate online.
- Of the two plans, the former is far cheaper.
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What is "former" in Chinese?
"former" in Chinese is 前, 前者. former means: Existing or happening before now; previous.
How do you pronounce 前?
"former" in Chinese is 前, pronounced "qián".
How do you use "former" in a sentence?
Example: "The former president gave a speech at the ceremony." In Chinese, "former" is 前, 前者.
Are there other ways to say "former" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "former": 前, 前者.
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