yon in Chinese
yon in Chinese is 前者 — yon means that, over there; used to point out something visible but at a distance.
yon in Chinese
前者
Pronounced: qián zhě
(dated, or, dialectal) Distant, but within sight; (that thing) just over there.
What does "yon" mean?
-
det That, over there; used to point out something visible but at a distance.
"See yon hill in the distance? That's where we're headed."
-
adv Over there; in that direction.
"The old barn stands yon, past the trees."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Chinese.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Chinese meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Chinese
yon in a sentence
- See yon hill in the distance? That's where we're headed.
- The old barn stands yon, past the trees.
Similar words in Chinese
Common Chinese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "yon" in Chinese?
"yon" in Chinese is 前者. yon means: That, over there; used to point out something visible but at a distance.
How do you pronounce 前者?
"yon" in Chinese is 前者, pronounced "qián zhě".
How do you use "yon" in a sentence?
Example: "See yon hill in the distance? That's where we're headed." In Chinese, "yon" is 前者.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.