HSK 5
从前
從前
Meaning
- previously
- formerly
- once upon a time
- Traditional
- 從前
- Pinyin
- cóng qián
Character reference
Components and radical classification
从
cóngfrom, by, since, whence, through
Primary radical人 · man
前
qiánin front, forward; former, preceding
Primary radical刂 · knife
從
cóngfrom, by, since, whence, through
Primary radical彳 · step
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
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