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生前

shēng qián

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • (of a deceased) during one's life
  • while living

Definition

指一个人去世之前的时期。

The period before a person's death.

Usage

常用于提及某人去世前的情况、活动或事物。

Often used to refer to situations, activities, or things before someone's death.

Examples

  • 1 生前是一位著名的作家。 (He was a famous writer before his death.)
  • 2 生前最喜欢的花是玫瑰。 (Her favorite flower before her death was roses.)
  • 3 这幅画是画家生前的最后一幅作品。 (This painting is the artist's last work before his death.)
  • 4 生前留下了许多宝贵的遗产。 (He left behind many precious legacies before his death.)
  • 5 生前为人善良,受到大家的尊敬。 (She was kind-hearted before her death and respected by everyone.)

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