眼前

yǎn qián

HSK 4

Meaning

before one's eyes
now
at present

Definition

眼睛前面；目前，当前。

Before one's eyes; at present, currently.

Usage

常用来指物理距离近或时间上当前的情况，可作名词或状语。

Often used to refer to a close physical distance or the current time situation, can be a noun or adverbial.

Examples

1 眼前是一片美丽的花海。 (Before my eyes is a beautiful sea of flowers.)
2 不要只顾眼前，要考虑长远。 (Don't just focus on the present; consider the long term.)
3 他眼前浮现出儿时的画面。 (Scenes from childhood appeared before his eyes.)
4 眼前的问题需要立即解决。 (The issue at hand needs immediate resolution.)
5 她眼前一黑，晕了过去。 (Everything went black before her eyes, and she fainted.)

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