body{font-family:sans-serif;max-width:860px;margin:40px auto;padding:0 20px;color:#1a1a2e}以前 (yǐqián) — before / previously / in the pastLearn to write 以前 (yǐqián), meaning "before / previously / in the past". Animated stroke order, audio pronunciation, and a printable practice sheet — free, no sign-up required. 以 (by means of, a marker) + 前 (front / ahead).Beginner Guides

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