歬 (qián) - Former, ancient & preceding, previous

歬Tone 2

qián ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

歬 · qián

Former, ancient;

preceding, previous;

front part;

to advance forward.

Former, ancientpreceding, previousfront part

Usage highlights

Ancient timesPreceding generationForward movementFront positionHistorical precedentAdvance guard

Synonyms

  • 前— front, forward, previous
  • 古— ancient, old
  • 先— first, prior, earlier

Antonyms

  • 后— behind, after, later
  • 今— present, current
  • 末— end, final

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient city walls(歬城墙)
  • Preceding dynasty(歬朝)
  • Advance forward(歬进)
  • Front part of the vehicle(歬部)

Collocations

  • Ancient times(歬代)
  • Preceding generation(歬辈)
  • Forward movement(歬行)
  • Front position(歬位)
  • Historical precedent(歬例)
  • Advance guard(歬锋)

Idioms

  • Advance bravely(勇往歬前)
  • Learn from the past(歬事不忘)
  • Precede others(歬人一步)
  • Historical lessons(歬车之鉴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 歬 is an ancient variant form of 前, used in classical texts and inscriptions.
  • The character appears in oracle bone and bronze inscriptions, showing its long history.
  • In naming contexts, it conveys a sense of historical depth and forward momentum.

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