Chinese

qiánxíng
Meaning: to advance; to move forward
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

前
行

Example sentences

Despite encountering difficulties, we still continue to move forward.
儘管前方的路途充滿艱險,他依然決定繼續前行。
尽管前方的路途充满艰险,他依然决定继续前行。
Although the journey ahead is full of hardships and perils, he still decided to continue forward.
人生的旅途布滿了荊棘,但我們必須前行。
人生的旅途布满了荆棘,但我们必须前行。
Life's journey is full of thorns, but we must move forward.

Usage Notes

Used to describe moving forward physically or progressing mentally/figuratively despite obstacles.

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