formerly in Chinese
formerly in Chinese is 之前 — formerly means at an earlier time; previously.
formerly in Chinese
之前
Pronounced: zhī qián
at some time in the past
What does "formerly" mean?
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adv At an earlier time; previously.
"This ranch was formerly owned by slaveholders."
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formerly in a sentence
- This ranch was formerly owned by slaveholders.
- The company, formerly a small family bakery, now has shops across the region.
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What is "formerly" in Chinese?
"formerly" in Chinese is 之前. formerly means: At an earlier time; previously.
How do you pronounce 之前?
"formerly" in Chinese is 之前, pronounced "zhī qián".
How do you use "formerly" in a sentence?
Example: "The company, formerly a small family bakery, now has shops across the region." In Chinese, "formerly" is 之前.
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