Chinese

tíqián
Meaning: to shift to an earlier time; in advance; ahead of schedule
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

因為天氣不好,我們決定提前出發。
因为天气不好,我们决定提前出发。
Because the weather was bad, we decided to set off early.
我們需要提前兩小時到達機場。
We need to arrive at the airport two hours early.
我們需要提前為聚會預備食物。
We need to prepare food for the party in advance.
氣象局提前發布颱風預警,提醒沿海居民做好準備。
The weather bureau issued a typhoon warning in advance, reminding coastal residents to prepare.
這次旅行的路程很長,我們需要提前做好準備。
The distance of this trip is very long, so we need to prepare in advance.

Usage Notes

Used when moving a scheduled time forward or doing something earlier than planned.

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